5 years ago, Palghat / Podanur - Dindigul meter gauge line was closed for gauge conversion. 3 years later the strech between Dindigul and Palani opened.
9th January 2015 saw the opening of Palani - Pollachi section. I tired my best to cover the event. Pictures and video from the event can be seen below.
02651 Palani - Pollachi Express with GOC WDM2A #16885 waits to start its journey from Palani.
The first train on this route 06769 Pollachi - Palani Passenger with ED WDM3D #11103 arrives Palani.
All the Level Crossing's along the route had people waiting for watch the train pass by..
The Old meter gauge alignment over the Amaravathi river..
Kids going to school were seen through out this stretch..
The crowd at Udumalaipettai Station.
The Express to Pollachi gets ready to depart from Udumalaipettai..
Things get back to normal once the train started to move out of sight....
The second train from Palani, 06709 Palani - Pollachi passenger with ED WDM2 #18787 enters Udumalaipettai.
Same train view towards Palani.
Common scene along the route, Look at the size difference. Onboard the Passenger to Pollachi,
Wind Power..
ED WDM2 undergoing Loco reversal to take the Passenger back to Palani.
Line on the right will go to Podanur and the one on the left to Palghat Town.
View of Pollachi station from Palghat Line..
RAJARAJAN, the meter gauge crane at Pollachi.
The meter gauge remains at Pollachi Junction..
Mechanical & Muscular power at work, Pollachi.
The Evening Express and the Passenger taking a break before starting their journey back to Palani.
Resting time for men and the machine...
The Curious young girl walking towards Pollachi station to have a look at the trains..
Udumalaipettai had the biggest crowd for the day..
Most of the people had come just to watch the train..
The sad state of meter gauge era at Palani..
Hope you all enjoyed the video and the pictures. Do post your comments and suggestions below.
Splendid pics and I saw the video coverage too! Wonderful work as always
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