Indian Railways monstrous WDP-4D's : Mumbai bound superfasts roaring at 110 kmph!!
On a hot and gloomy afternoon, two superfast trains bound to Mumbai putting up a wonderful speed show through the thickets near Udupi. And it so happened that both the trains were powered by monstrous looking WDP-4D locomotives. First it is the 12134 Mumbai Express making a aggressive entry and galloping away with a honking newbie KYN WDP-4D! After the first action, I moved few steps ahead to a river bridge which provided me a good view of my next capture, the Mumbai bound Matsyagandha Express. The ferocious entry, honking and blast by the ED WDP-4D loco with the 23 coach load did give me few goosebumps and I lost...
more... my balance initially for few seconds! Such was the power of the beast! This location provides good view of speeding trains, but the location is not very safe since it is situated close to forest surroundings.
Trains :12134 Mangalore Mumbai CST Superfast Express and 12620 Mangalore Mumbai LTT Matsyagandha SF Express.
Locos : KYN WDP-4D#40312 and ED WDP-4D#40197
Location : Between Udupi and Barkur, Konkan Railway
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