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Spring Break in Eastern Europe
12 Apr 2019

Spring Break in Eastern Europe

by Nikos | posted in: Europe, Photography, Railfanning, Train Journeys, Travel | 1

March 24th 2019 Like many plans it came together at the last minute, following a difficult exam season at the end of my first semester in Germany I decided it was again time for some travelling. I had considered a … Continued

Hungary, Romania, Trams, Ukraine
Last metre gauge in Rajasthan
19 Oct 2018

Last metre gauge in Rajasthan

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

November 19th 2016 It was still completely dark as I awoke to my alarm in my “private” 2AC berth onboard the 19575 Okha – Nathdwara express. Through the window the moonlit desert flashes by and our hardworking ALCO diesel locomotive … Continued

ALCO, Indian Railways, metre gauge, Rail travel, Rajasthan, train travel
The Sri Lankan Railways – Mainline Part 1
24 Sep 2018

The Sri Lankan Railways – Mainline Part 1

by Nikos | posted in: Photography, Railfanning, Railroads, Railway operations, Sri Lanka, Train Journeys | 1

Just before New Years I reached the very southeastern tip of India, Danushkodi. This ghost town located on a narrow strip of beach was once the start of the sea journey to Sri Lanka. However today the ferries no longer … Continued

NER MG: Things rarely go according to plan
31 May 2018

NER MG: Things rarely go according to plan

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

November For the previous report click here No, I am actually not talking about the NER but my own stupidity this time. This day went completely wrong for no reason and I passed up salvaging it time and time again for … Continued

Metre gauge to the land of tigers part 2
29 May 2018

Metre gauge to the land of tigers part 2

by Nikos | posted in: Bashing, India, Photography, Railfanning, Train Journeys, Travel | 0

November 30th 2017 For the previous report of the trip from Mailani to Palia Kalan click here The next day we woke up at the ungodly hour of 0400 to catch the 0420 52258 Mailani to Bahraich passenger. A quick … Continued

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

Mailani Junction- Last redoubt of the NER metre gauge
20 May 2018

Mailani Junction- Last redoubt of the NER metre gauge

by Nikos | posted in: India, Photography, Railroads, Train Journeys, Travel | 2

For our trip from Pilibhit to Mailani please click here November 28th 2017 Mailani Junction was once an important point in the Northeastern Railway network. Here the Lucknow to Bareilly mainline met the branch to Gonda which was the gateway … Continued

ALCO, India, Indian Railways, metre gauge, NER, Northeastern Railways, Train, YDM4
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

ALCO
The Kangra Valley Railway – Part 1
2 May 2018

The Kangra Valley Railway – Part 1

by Nikos | posted in: India, Railroads, Tourism, Train Journeys | 1

November 22nd 2018     As I mentioned in the preview report there are certain parts of the Indian story that are not worth telling, atleast until the better parts get their time. So we begin our Indian adventure not … Continued

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