Kolkata2Kutch Roadtrip: Chasing the WDM-3D Double Headers

We came up to a little bit of of traffic jam and I realised that we were at a Railway Crossing. I quickly jumped out of the car and as I heard the Loud horn of the approaching train I dashed to the crossing about 10 cars ahead and managed to get a quick capture at a Railway Crossing as this Double Heading consist blasted past.

But I also realised that we would cross this train as we drove on the highway past the crossing. Sure enough after a while I noticed the train on our left as the Railway line weaved through this amazing hilly terrain. Finally I did manage to capture the locos with the beautiful scenery in the background. 

Loco No.: 11548 | Loco Class: WDM-3D | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Vishakapatnam (VSKP) | Manufacturer Serial Number: WDM-3D-448 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Central Railway Loco Workshop, Parel (Parel) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: VSKP maroon/cream/orange | Comments: Air brake only. Daulat Ram DBR. APU fitted

Loco No.: 11515 | Loco Class: WDM-3D | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Vishakapatnam (VSKP) | Manufacturer Serial Number: WDM-3D-415 | Manufactured Date: 2014-05-16 | Manufacturer: Diesel Loco Modernisation Works (DLMW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: VSKP maroon/cream/orange | Comments: Air brake only. Daulat Ram DBR

Kolkata2Kutch Roadtrip: Orchha Railway Station Crossing

Imagine my excitement of finally being in a traffic pile up and then noticing it's a Railway Crossing 10 cars ahead. So I switched off the car and made a quick dash to the crossing. When I got there, I noticed on the left was Orchha Railway Station and standing there was a Passenger Train with a beautiful WDG-4 Diesel Locomotive. It's not uncommon in these kind of terrain to find WDGs & WDMs pulling passenger trains.

So while a got a couple of shots, I realised by the signals that this train was not going to move as it was waiting for a clear line; there was a train going to be arriving from the opposite direction. Oh the sheer excitement of capturing two Locos in one stop.

Sure enough, a a couple of minutes came blasting a Blue WDM-3 Diesel Locomotive pulling a passenger train.

Loco No.: 12363 | Loco Class: WDG-4 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Sabarmati (SBI) | Manufacturer Serial Number: WDG-4-350 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: WDG-4 turquoise with cream cab & band with orange stripe | Comments: IGBT & 4500hp. Air brake only. Widened cab profile

Loco No.: 16826 | Loco Class: WDM-3A | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Abu Road (ABR) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: WDM-2A \ Livery: DLMW blue/white/blue | Comments: Rebuilt at DLMW, Patiala in February 2016

 The Moment I was waiting for; to capture boto locomotives in one frame as one crosses the other.

 Finally after a couple of loud blasts of it's horn, this loco revved up and pulled out of the station.

Finally as it pulled away, I headed back to the car.

On the way to Kanyakumari

Loco No.: 20056 | Loco Class: WDP-4 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Krishnarajapuram (KJM) | Manufacturer Serial Number: WDP-4-46 | Manufactured Date: 2008-02-18 | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name:  | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: WDP-4 blue with white band & cab | Comments: Air brake only. Equipped with LCD monitors & cameras for improved LHF view. u/s; for repair [June 2012]; repaired [September 2012]

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Loco No.: 11552 | Loco Class: WDM-3D | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Guntakal (GTL) | Manufacturer Serial Number: WDM-3D-452 | Manufactured Date: 2014-09-10 | Manufacturer: Diesel Loco Modernisation Works (DLMW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: WDM-3D blue/white/blue | Comments: Air brake only. Daulat Ram DBR. APU fitted

New Jalpaiguri Railway Station, heading back to Kolkata

Loco No.: 11468 | Loco Class: WDM-3D | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Malda Town (MLDT) | Manufacturer Serial Number: WDM-3D-368 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: MLDT blue/cream/blue with red lining | Comments: Air brake only. Daulat Ram DBR. ACD fitted

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And here's something you don't get to see very often. An Indian Army Artillery Unit (Bofors Field Guns) and accompaniment on a train.

Howrah Station, off to Bhubaneshwar

Loco No.: 16210 | Loco Class: WDM-3A | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Howrah (HWH) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: WDM-2 | Livery: HWH red with silver stripe | Comments: Rebuilt at DLMW, Patiala in May 2007. ACD fitted

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Loco No.: 36216 | Loco Class: WDS-6 | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Howrah (HWH) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: HWH red with cream band | Comments:

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Loco No.: 16646 | Loco Class: WDM-3A | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Kharagpur (KGP) | Manufacturer Serial Number: 1-3389-03-2260 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: WDM-2 | Livery: KGP Dark Blue with White stripe | Comments: Rebuilt at DLMW, Patiala. Air brake only. Daulat Ram DBR

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Loco No.: 22879 | Loco Class: WAP-4 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Santragacchi (SRC) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: 2011-05-19 | Manufacturer: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: WAP-4 red/black with cream band | Comments: Air brake only. SIV & Microprocessor fitted. Roof mounted DBR

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WDM-3A DIESEL LOCO (16117) & WAP-4 ELECTRIC LOCO (22879) Parallel Parked.

Loco No.: 16117 | Loco Class: WDM-3A | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Kharagpur (KGP) | Manufacturer Serial Number: 1-3389-03-1705 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: WDM-2 | Livery: KGP dark blue/light blue/dark blue | Comments: Rebuilt at DLMW, Patiala

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Loco No.: 22893 | Loco Class: WAP-4 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Santragacchi (SRC) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: WAP-4 red/black with cream band | Comments: Air brake only

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Loco No.: 17734 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Kharagpur (KGP) | Manufacturer Serial Number: 1-3389-03-826 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments: Overaged; condemned [Withdrawn - January 2015]

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Loco No.: 16382 | Loco Class: WDM-3A | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Kharagpur (KGP) | Manufacturer Serial Number: 1-3389-03-1985 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: WDM-2 | Livery: KGP dark blue/light blue/dark blue | Comments: Rebuilt by DLMW, Patiala in January 2010

Alongside WDM-2 DIESEL LOCO (17734)

On the way to Chittorgarh Fort

Spotted on the way to Chittorgarh Fort

Loco No.: 12283 | Loco Class: WDG-4 | Sub Class: none | Shed Name(code): Bhagat Ki Kothi (BGKT) | Manufacturer Serial Number: WDG-4-270 | Manufactured Date: unknown | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: Maruraj | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: none | Livery: Turquoise with cream cab & band | Comments: Air brake only. Widened cab profile

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Loco No.: 14014 | Loco Class: WDM-3A | Sub Class: none | Shed Name(code): Abu Road (ABR) | Manufacturer Serial Number: unknown | Manufactured Date: unknown | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: none | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: WDM-2C | Livery: ABR Livery | Comments: Baldie. Air brake only

From Guwahati to Kolkata

Loco No.: 14858 | Loco Class: WDG-3A | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Katni (KTE) | Manufacturer Serial Number:  | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name:  | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class:  | Livery:  | Comments:

Loco No.: 18953 | Loco Class: WDM-3A | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Tughlakabad (TKD) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: WDM-2 | Livery: Orange With V On The Face | Comments: Rebuilt by DMW, PTA in March 2009

GUARD VAN

Loco No.: 16571 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Jamalpur (JMP) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

Loco No.: 14720 | Loco Class: WDG-3A | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Vatva (VTA) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

Loco No.: 14720 | Loco Class: WDG-3A | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Vatva (VTA) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

Loco No.: 12223 | Loco Class: WDG-4 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Sabarmati (SBI) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

Loco No.: 13397 | Loco Class: WDG-3A | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Andal (UDL) | Manufacturer Serial Number: WDG-3A-935 | Manufactured Date: 2008-01-05 | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

Train: Rajdhani Express

Loco No.: 16467 | Loco Class: WDM-3A | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Kharagpur (KGP) | Manufacturer Serial Number: 1-3389-03-2073 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: WDM-2 | Livery: | Comments: GM type DBR

Loco No.: 16608 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Jamalpur (JMP) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: DLW maroon/cream/ash with red lining | Comments:

Loco No.: 22521 | Loco Class: WAP-4 | Sub Class: E | Shed Name(code): Howrah (HWH) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

Loco No.: 17925 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Barddhaman, Burdwan (BWN) | Manufacturer Serial Number: 1-3389-03-1017 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments: ACD fitted.

Loco No.: 16627 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Bondamunda (BNDM) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

Loco No.: 17447 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Kharagpur (KGP) | Manufacturer Serial Number: 1-3389-03-539 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

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Loco No.: 16627 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Bondamunda (BNDM) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

Maintenance Car with Crane

At Guwahati Station after North East Adventure

Loco No.: 40023 | Loco Class: WDP-4B | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Siliguri Jn (SGUJ) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: WDP-4B blue with white cab & band with yellow stripe | Comments: IGBT & 4500hp. Air brake only. Widened cab profile

Loco No.: 17915 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): New Guwahati (NGC) | Manufacturer Serial Number: 1-3389-03-1007 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: NGC blue/cream/blue with red flash | Comments: Rebuilt at DLMW, Patiala to WDM-2 standards

Loco No.: 17915 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): New Guwahati (NGC) | Manufacturer Serial Number: 1-3389-03-1007 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: NGC blue/cream/blue with red flash | Comments: Rebuilt at DLMW, Patiala to WDM-2 standards

Loco No.: 17839 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): New Guwahati (NGC) | Manufacturer Serial Number: 1-3389-03-931 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

Loco No.: 13008 | Loco Class: WDG-3A | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): New Guwahati (NGC) | Manufacturer Serial Number: WDG3A-514 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: Shakti | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: Orange with cream stripe | Comments: Dual brake. ACD fitted

Loco No.: 11312 | Loco Class: WDM-3D | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Howrah (HWH) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: WDM-3D blue with white band | Comments: Air brake only. GM style DBR

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Loco No.: 13008 | Loco Class: WDG-3A | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): New Guwahati (NGC) | Manufacturer Serial Number: WDG3A-514 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: Shakti | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: Orange with cream stripe | Comments: Dual brake. ACD fitted

Loco No.: 16433 | Loco Class: WDM-3A | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Malda Town (MLDT) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: WDM-2 | Livery: Orange | Comments: Rebuilt at DLMW, Patiala. GM style DBR