How was the visibility of the track ahead from the cab? I know, these loco never ran with cab trailing fashion. Any idea why this unique design was phased out?

I saw this type of locomotive reversing to join the passenger rake at NER's LJN back in 1993 and perhaps it was the last time I saw this locomotive in running condition. Also, I remember a passenger train hauled by WDM-1 that used to take Lko-Malhaur route and usually left Lucknow in the evening, around 6:15 pm or so during the late 1980s.

one of the best liveries i've seen: yellow and green, and the loco matched it as well. it was replicated in the inaugural Udyan Express too. the 9 coach Karnataka Exp and the Brindavan (also in dark green/yellow stripes livery) passing through Cox Town were the highlights of my childhood summers spent in Bangalore!

Once upon a time a DQ regular.

Thanks for sharing.

Had seen Kekda(WCG 1 )doing shunting duties at Pune. and they used to make some kind of humming noise.

After going through all the albums shared by Mr. Mark Carter, I wish if I had a time machine to go back to the 1970s-80s era and never come back :) These pictures are priceless gems from IR's glorious past.

wasnt this karnataka kerala express at that point of time?

great legend...do Banglore-delhi also had MG links??

Kekda!