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Meter gauge to the land of tigers
28 May 2018

Meter gauge to the land of tigers

by Nikos | posted in: Bashing, India, Locomotives, Train Journeys | 0

November 29th, 2017 For the previous post from Mailani Junction click here After the trip from Pilibhit the Germans decided they were tired of interacting with all the constantly inquisitive and selfie-snapping Indians so decided we should ride in the … Continued

India’s last metre gauge mainline
15 May 2018

India’s last metre gauge mainline

by Nikos | posted in: Bashing, India, Locomotives, Photography, Train Journeys | 1

For the previous day’s journey from Bareilly to Pilbhit click here The next morning it was up early before sunrise for another E-Rickshaw ride to the station. The atmosphere was absolutely stunning with the early morning sun trying to pierce … Continued

The foggy northeast – part 1
11 May 2018

The foggy northeast – part 1

by Nikos | posted in: Bashing, India, Locomotives, Photography, Railfanning, Train Journeys | 1

November 28th 2017 The previous day’s report from Dhuri Junction will be published at a later time, too many photos to edit!   Our plan from Dhuri Junction was to take a convenient overnight train special train directly from Dhuri … Continued

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Steam in a winterwunderland – Part 1
26 Feb 2018

Steam in a winterwunderland – Part 1

by Nikos | posted in: Europe, Germany, Locomotives, Nature Photography, Photography, Railroads, Tourism, Train Journeys, Travel | 0

For the previous part of this trip report which covers the trip on the Selketalbahn click here Background:  The Harzer Schmalspurbahn operates a network of metre gauge lines throughout the Harz region of Eastern Germany. These lines were maintained as … Continued

Franklin Minerals revisited
30 Sep 2017

Franklin Minerals revisited

by Nikos | posted in: Locomotives, Photography, Railfanning, Railroads, United States | 4

The Franklin Mineral’s railroad operates 16 miles of the former Tennessee Central Railroad between Crab Orchard, TN and Rockwood, TN. The TC was a shortline railroad that operated between Hopkinsville, KY and Emory Gap, TN, traversing some of the most … Continued

Highhood diesel reunion in Chattanooga
11 Sep 2017

Highhood diesel reunion in Chattanooga

by Nikos | posted in: Locomotives, Photography, Railfanning, Railroads, United States | 0

Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA I have always been a big fan of highhood diesel locomotive, probably stemming from the fact that the locomotive that got me started on trains was the Indian Railways WDM2, also known as the ALCO DL-560 were … Continued

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