Diesels

Konkan Railway And The Glory Days Of Diesels

This poem is dedicated to all railfans and rail enthusiasts; especially fans of diesel locomotives. It is largely about Konkan Railways and also about the glory days of diesels in the past. Even nature lovers may find this to their interest. Here goes the content: Imagine you are in a train Sitting in a non-AC…Read more Konkan Railway And The Glory Days Of Diesels

Bidding Farewell to 2022 in Style – Part 1

For a railfan, there is no better way to end a year than with a train trip. And for a diesel fan, that trip must involve a ride by a diesel-hauled train; especially given that now Indian Railways is on a mad electrification spree and the whole network is set to be electrified in a…Read more Bidding Farewell to 2022 in Style – Part 1

I So Miss Those Days

I so miss those days When diesels ruled the roost Whether it be the ALCOs With their ferocious chugging Or the EMDs With their intoxicating humming I so miss those days When I used to travel By the legendary Mumbai-Chennai route And couldn’t wait for Pune to arrive soon Because, the electric engine hauling our…Read more I So Miss Those Days