Makalidurga - I can call this my second home, this Diesel heaven ( few more days left ) is one of my favorite spots near Bangalore for train spotting.
10th May 2015
Early morning departure to Makali : 20005, 20008, 20010 and 12119 were the locos involved in this ride with a special loco meeting at Makali. We started around 5:30 from Hebbal.
Rajdhani has arrived Thondabhavi, we can easily reach Dodballapur before it does.
As we are approaching Dodballapur Level Crossing, Kacheguda - Bangalore Express crosses us. Rajdhani still at Thondabhavi, we have lots of time before we meet him. We are skipping Dodballapur and there goes Rajdhani. Oh no... wait, looks like he is slowing down. Yes, he has to as Kacheguda Express would not have cleared the block yet. In nick of time we reach Dodballapur to witness the depature of the Rajdhani Express with a special loco ¯\ 20037 /¯
Lets break the suspense,
20005 - Santhosh Kumar
20008 - Dheeraj Rao
20010 - Pramath
12119 - Natarajan ( Me )
Rajdhani Updates were seen from Train Enquiry. This journey was done by bikes.
We then resumed our journey to Makali ghats after a tea break at Dodballapur. We reached Makali after 30 minutes and decided to spilt up to capture the first train for the day, Bidar - Yesvantpur Express. I will let the the pictures speak from here.....
Next up was the Udyan Express bound to Bangalore led by KJM WDG4
Exactly 30 minutes after Udyan passed, Hindupur - Bangalore Passenger with KJM WDG4 enters Makalidurga for its Scheduled halt.
It was the time for the purpose on which this trip was planned. The Home of EMD's in India finally got a share of new locos and one of them were on passenger duties. Yes, UBL WDG4 #70073 was the power for Bagalkot - Mysore Basava Express, as the first sounds of EMD roaring were heard. The home signal turned to caution with loop indication. This also confirmed that there is a crossing.
The crossing train is BCNHL led by KYN WDG3A twins...
We then decided to go to Ghati for our breakfas. It was Lemon rice with Nippattu.. :)
As we were getting ready to gulp down the breakfast, KJM WDP4 honked indicating the arrival of Kacheguda - Yesvantpur Express.
After breakfast, we decided to head back to Makalidurga to capture the Alco trio with the Vijaywada bound passenger. Our from friends from Mangalore informed us about this.
The Mangalore Boys - Srivatsa and Akhilesh
Pramath decided to capture Prasanthi Express from a small hill.
Dheeraj gets ready to capture the incoming Prasanthi Express..
Prasanthi Express with KJM WDP4.
Next up was the Cement rake ( BCCN ) with UBL WDG4 twins led by original 12009
We then decided to call it a day at Makali and capture Karnataka Express on the way. The Mangalore boys decided to stay here and capture Karnataka. As we were about to start, KYN WDG4 roars towards us with the car carrier. After capturing, we chased it down at Dodballapur.
After Capturing Karnataka Express near Rajankunte, we headed straight for lunch. As soon as we came out of the hotel, UBL WDG4 twins started accelerating out of Yelahanka with BCNA ending a wonderful day.
Hope you enjoyed the pics. here is a teaser video from the trip
Will share the full version video tomorrow. Do leave your valuable comments and suggestions below..
10th May 2015
Early morning departure to Makali : 20005, 20008, 20010 and 12119 were the locos involved in this ride with a special loco meeting at Makali. We started around 5:30 from Hebbal.
Rajdhani has arrived Thondabhavi, we can easily reach Dodballapur before it does.
As we are approaching Dodballapur Level Crossing, Kacheguda - Bangalore Express crosses us. Rajdhani still at Thondabhavi, we have lots of time before we meet him. We are skipping Dodballapur and there goes Rajdhani. Oh no... wait, looks like he is slowing down. Yes, he has to as Kacheguda Express would not have cleared the block yet. In nick of time we reach Dodballapur to witness the depature of the Rajdhani Express with a special loco ¯\ 20037 /¯
20005 - Santhosh Kumar
20008 - Dheeraj Rao
20010 - Pramath
12119 - Natarajan ( Me )
Rajdhani Updates were seen from Train Enquiry. This journey was done by bikes.
We then resumed our journey to Makali ghats after a tea break at Dodballapur. We reached Makali after 30 minutes and decided to spilt up to capture the first train for the day, Bidar - Yesvantpur Express. I will let the the pictures speak from here.....
Next up was the Udyan Express bound to Bangalore led by KJM WDG4
Exactly 30 minutes after Udyan passed, Hindupur - Bangalore Passenger with KJM WDG4 enters Makalidurga for its Scheduled halt.
The crossing train is BCNHL led by KYN WDG3A twins...
We then decided to go to Ghati for our breakfas. It was Lemon rice with Nippattu.. :)
As we were getting ready to gulp down the breakfast, KJM WDP4 honked indicating the arrival of Kacheguda - Yesvantpur Express.
After breakfast, we decided to head back to Makalidurga to capture the Alco trio with the Vijaywada bound passenger. Our from friends from Mangalore informed us about this.
The Mangalore Boys - Srivatsa and Akhilesh
Pramath decided to capture Prasanthi Express from a small hill.
Dheeraj gets ready to capture the incoming Prasanthi Express..
Prasanthi Express with KJM WDP4.
Next up was the Cement rake ( BCCN ) with UBL WDG4 twins led by original 12009
We then decided to call it a day at Makali and capture Karnataka Express on the way. The Mangalore boys decided to stay here and capture Karnataka. As we were about to start, KYN WDG4 roars towards us with the car carrier. After capturing, we chased it down at Dodballapur.
After Capturing Karnataka Express near Rajankunte, we headed straight for lunch. As soon as we came out of the hotel, UBL WDG4 twins started accelerating out of Yelahanka with BCNA ending a wonderful day.
Hope you enjoyed the pics. here is a teaser video from the trip
Will share the full version video tomorrow. Do leave your valuable comments and suggestions below..
