Early morning, we wait for a goods crossing at Phursungi. WDM-2 #16013 is a medium smoker, and a great entertainer. Phursungi, 2004-07-24. By Jason Antony.

The expected goods train turned out to be a passenger rake at high speed. I barely made it across and clung on to mine for dear life. Phursungi, 2004-07-24. By Jason Antony.

Not for much longer will this be seen … Phursungi, 2004-07-24. By Jason Antony.

At first, the scenery was rather sparse … En route to Jarandeshwar, 2004-07-24. By Jason Antony.

… but the green soon began to assert itself. En route to Jarandeshwar, 2004-07-24. By Jason Antony.

Wallets in the toilet. How did they get there, and where are they going? En route to Jarandeshwar, 2004-07-24. By Jason Antony.

Hey! Viraf snatches a quick snooze. En route to Jarandeshwar, 2004-07-24. By Jason Antony.

Semaphore with disc shunt signals in the background. En route to Jarandeshwar, 2004-07-24. By Jason Antony.

Sharp curves, one of the many delights on this route. En route to Jarandeshwar, 2004-07-24. By Jason Antony.

A pleasant sight. Jarandeshwar, 2004-07-24. By Jason Antony.

Gearing up for the token exchange ritual. Jarandeshwar, 2004-07-24. By Jason Antony.

A goods rake rushes past at speed. Jarandeshwar, 2004-07-24. By Jason Antony.

The station loo is a bit lacking. Jarandeshwar, 2004-07-24. By Jason Antony.

Apurva and Viraf discuss my haircut. Jarandeshwar, 2004-07-24. By Jason Antony.

The gang at Jarandeshwar (L to R): Jason Antony, Viraf Mulla, Ashish Kuvelkar, John Mani and Apurva Bahadur. Note Apu’s tigerish stare. Rowr! Jarandeshwar, 2004-07-24. By Jason Antony.