I was taking a stroll nearby with Sesha this Sunday afternoon. I had the Nikon Coolpix in my pocket because I had seen some beautiful and colorful Dahlias outside a house (those flowers would find a place on the blog soon). But then I spotted a goods train parked at a little distance. A colorful small car was peeking out of one of the carriages. I had to go closer to take pictures and Sesha had to drag his feet! Of course I prevailed.
Then I also remembered that Kalyan is holding the ‘Train Event of the Month’ and I will dedicate this post to the event. He actually class it TEM Feb – The Great Indian Train Journey.
That is Indian Railways in Hindi
This was written on the wagons of the parked goods train. There were kids crossing the railway tracks and they were quite facsinated with my camera and the idea of taking pictures. I asked if they want me to take their pictures too, but they shyly said no, and I honored their request.
The Goods Train, Indian Railways
My original plan was to walk up to the engine. But then Sesha decided to sit and wait for me to come back. Also the track next to the carriages was quite narrow and the drivers at the engine were tooting the horn. I stepped aside and took this long shot and had to be content with it.
The Coils of the Wheels
Anyone having an idea what these coils are called? Shock absorbers maybe? I wish I had framed the picture better and taken more of the coils in the shot. I wonder why am I in such a tearing hurry when I frame my shots.
The Car (strain your eyes to the left hand corner of the picture) on the Carriage
This is the best I could capture of the colorful car, the stationary train and the engine of another stationary train. I wonder why it is so fascinating to watch trains even now!
You seem to have developed the knack of finding interesting things amongst the routine stuff. :o)
Konkan Railways has something called RORO- Roll ON and Roll OFF… a service wherein trucks are ferried on trains- that would have made a good picture…Also the second photo looks more like a sleeper coach bus than goods wagon…
I love the bright blue of the carriage, and your long shot is very good!
Thanks Paradox.Shrinidhi, next time click that picture!Thanks Bindu.
I love trains and travel with them wherever I can. You have a way to see the unusual, though :-))
Thanks for the encouraging words Fida. I need them!
The car is Maruti Suzuki Alto. The train was loaded at Gurgaon Railway Station, near the Maruti Factory. http://www.autocarpro.in/contents/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=450 Train is going to Mundra Port in Gujarat and the Altos will be loaded onto a ship and exported worldwide. These cars are proudly Made In Haryana!!!
Hellomotu! Thanks for this information, much appreciated.