Mostly about my backyard chickens. (Boring, I know), but there are a lot of us out here. Mine are only kept as pampered pets. I could eat a neighbor's chicken, but not MINE. There may be a comment on current events only if I get riled up enough. And there will always be a cartoon or a joke to cheer us. I promise to try my very best to respond to comments. Now I have to figure out how this blogger thingy works....
Friday, March 1, 2019
Friday Night Steam
We're off to India tonight to marvel at a real beauty!
For hauling Palace on Wheels, 70-year locomotive back on tracks: In Pics
1 min read.Updated: 22 Nov 2018, 09:43 AM ISTAgencies
WP 7200, also called Azad, was built in 1947 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, USA
New Delhi: Bringing alive the magic of
steam-hauled trains, the Indian Railways put into service its renovated
heritage steam loco Azad WP 7200 for hauling the iconic tourist train,
the Palace on Wheels, on a trip from Delhi Safdarjung station to Patel
Nagar station on the Ring Railway circuit Wednesday. Railway Board
Chairman Ashwani Lohani flagged off the steam-hauled luxury tourist
train in the presence of senior officials of the board and the Northern
Railways.
WP 7200, also called Azad, was built in 1947 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, USA. Railway
Board Chairman Ashwani Lohani flagged off the steam-hauled luxury
tourist train in the presence of senior officials of the board. Photo:
@RailwayNorthern
The pride of the steam loco fleet, the bullet-nosed WP locomotives
were the mainstay of broad gauge passenger train operations of the
Indian Railways for a long time till 1995 when they were finally
retired. Thereafter the heritage steam locos were revived by a committed
Railway team. They now undergo regular maintenance and overhauling at
the Railway’s Steam Centre, Rewari. Tourists
pose for photos in front of the luxury train ‘Palace on Wheels’ which
started its 12th tour, from Safdarjung Railway Station in New Delhi on
Wednesday. Photo: PTI
Indian Railways took a nostalgic trip to Steam
Era trains on the solemn occasion of 63rd RailwayWeekCelebrations
through Commemorative Special Run of Iconic WP-7200 (popularly known
as-Azad) hauled heritage train. Sh. Ashwani Lohani CRB Rly Bd flagged
off the heritage run today. pic.twitter.com/FYk5bYaVDl
The running of the heritage steam trips on popular tourist sections is undertaken by Railways from time to time. Photo: @RailwayNorthern
Currently, a seven-night tour on India’s oldest luxury train — Palace
on Wheels — during the high season, depending on the kind of
accommodation, costs ₹ 363,000 to ₹
756,000. The exquisite and exclusive Palace On Wheels has luxurious
cabins, wall to wall carpeting, a well stocked bar, two dining cars and a
very personalized service. Photo: @RailwayNorthern
The luxury saloons or the inspection coaches in the royal train are
used by the President of India, Prime Minister and senior railway
officials, to rejoice in an opulent journey. Saloons or inspection cars -
comprise two bedrooms, a lounge, a pantry, a toilet and a kitchen - are
apt for two families to travel. Photo: @RailwayNorthern
Chickenmom, I have some cool photos (taken recently by a friend) of steam trains in Ely. Send your email address to brighidsplace@gmail.com and I will forward on to you.
Picture is beautify. Loved it.
ReplyDeleteWouldn't it be wonderful to take a trip on that? Seven whole days! Glad you liked it! :o)
DeleteChickenmom, I have some cool photos (taken recently by a friend) of steam trains in Ely. Send your email address to brighidsplace@gmail.com and I will forward on to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Ask her if it's OK to post them!
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