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| India_Ghoshipur_cutting_T663 The Gwalior Light Railway, later the Scindia State Railway, opened in 1899 and gradually expanded, until three separate lines radiated from Gwalior, to Bhind, Sheopur Kalan and Shivpuri. At its total maximum length of 250 miles it was the world’s longest 2ft gauge system and in December 1979 remained entirely steam worked, as part of the Central Railway. Eventually diesel locomotives took over until the last section, to Sheopur Kalan, closed in 2010. Broad gauge, electrified lines now serve Gwalior, Bhind and Shivpuri, while the Shepur Kalan line is reportedly undergoing gauge conversion. The Central Railway's NG (2ft) line from Gwalior to Sabalghar passes through a deep rock cutting, with the road, at the town of Ghoshipur. Hauling T663 Gwalior - Sabalgarh mixed 4-6-2 NM 765 (WB 2460/1931) passes through the cutting; 10.12.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| India_Gwalior_NM_765 The Gwalior Light Railway, later the Scindia State Railway, opened in 1899 and gradually expanded, until three separate lines radiated from Gwalior, to Bhind, Sheopur Kalan and Shivpuri. At its total maximum length of 250 miles it was the world’s longest 2ft gauge system and in December 1979 remained entirely steam worked, as part of the Central Railway. Eventually diesel locomotives took over until the last section, to Sheopur Kalan, closed in 2010. Broad gauge, electrified lines now serve Gwalior, Bhind and Shivpuri, while the Shepur Kalan line is reportedly undergoing gauge conversion. Central Railway NG (2ft) 4-6-2 NM 765 (William Bagnall 2460/1931) moves to the station to pick up its train; 10.12.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| India_Gwalior_T659_depart_(1) The Gwalior Light Railway, later the Scindia State Railway, opened in 1899 and gradually expanded, until three separate lines radiated from Gwalior, to Bhind, Sheopur Kalan and Shivpuri. At its total maximum length of 250 miles it was the world’s longest 2ft gauge system and in December 1979 remained entirely steam worked, as part of the Central Railway. Eventually diesel locomotives took over until the last section, to Sheopur Kalan, closed in 2010. Broad gauge, electrified lines now serve Gwalior, Bhind and Shivpuri, while the Shepur Kalan line is reportedly undergoing gauge conversion. Central Railway T659 Gwalior - Bhind mixed departs behind NG (2ft) 2-8-2 NH4 756 (BLW 74068/1948); 10.12.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| India_Gwalior_T659_depart_(2) The Gwalior Light Railway, later the Scindia State Railway, opened in 1899 and gradually expanded, until three separate lines radiated from Gwalior, to Bhind, Sheopur Kalan and Shivpuri. At its total maximum length of 250 miles it was the world’s longest 2ft gauge system and in December 1979 remained entirely steam worked, as part of the Central Railway. Eventually diesel locomotives took over until the last section, to Sheopur Kalan, closed in 2010. Broad gauge, electrified lines now serve Gwalior, Bhind and Shivpuri, while the Shepur Kalan line is reportedly undergoing gauge conversion. Going away shot of Central Railway T659 Gwalior - Bhind mixed NG (2ft) 2-8-2 NH4 756 (BLW 74068/1948); 10.12.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| India_Gwalior_engine_shed_NH2_751 The Gwalior Light Railway, later the Scindia State Railway, opened in 1899 and gradually expanded, until three separate lines radiated from Gwalior, to Bhind, Sheopur Kalan and Shivpuri. At its total maximum length of 250 miles it was the world’s longest 2ft gauge system and in December 1979 remained entirely steam worked, as part of the Central Railway. Eventually diesel locomotives took over until the last section, to Sheopur Kalan, closed in 2010. Broad gauge, electrified lines now serve Gwalior, Bhind and Shivpuri, while the Shepur Kalan line is reportedly undergoing gauge conversion. Gwalior engine shed, Central Railway NG (2ft) 2-8-2 No.NH2 751 (formerly No.25) (Kerr Stuart 4231/1922) is made ready for its next duty; 10.12.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| India_Gwalior_engine_shed_NM_761_repair The Gwalior Light Railway, later the Scindia State Railway, opened in 1899 and gradually expanded, until three separate lines radiated from Gwalior, to Bhind, Sheopur Kalan and Shivpuri. At its total maximum length of 250 miles it was the world’s longest 2ft gauge system and in December 1979 remained entirely steam worked, as part of the Central Railway. Eventually diesel locomotives took over until the last section, to Sheopur Kalan, closed in 2010. Broad gauge, electrified lines now serve Gwalior, Bhind and Shivpuri, while the Shepur Kalan line is reportedly undergoing gauge conversion. Gwalior engine shed, Central Railway NG (2ft) 4-6-2 No.NM 761 (formerly No.35) (William Bagnall 2454/1931) ubder repair; note the polished brass dome and copper-capped chimney; 10.12.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| India_Gwalior_goods_yard_NH5_812 The Gwalior Light Railway, later the Scindia State Railway, opened in 1899 and gradually expanded, until three separate lines radiated from Gwalior, to Bhind, Sheopur Kalan and Shivpuri. At its total maximum length of 250 miles it was the world’s longest 2ft gauge system and in December 1979 remained entirely steam worked, as part of the Central Railway. Eventually diesel locomotives took over until the last section, to Sheopur Kalan, closed in 2010. Broad gauge, electrified lines now serve Gwalior, Bhind and Shivpuri, while the Shepur Kalan line is reportedly undergoing gauge conversion. Goods yard pilot at Gwalior was Central Railway NG (2ft) 2-8-2 No.NH5 812 (formerly No.47) (Nippon 1782/1959); 10.12.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| India_Gwalior_station_NH2_751_and_NM_763 The Gwalior Light Railway, later the Scindia State Railway, opened in 1899 and gradually expanded, until three separate lines radiated from Gwalior, to Bhind, Sheopur Kalan and Shivpuri. At its total maximum length of 250 miles it was the world’s longest 2ft gauge system and in December 1979 remained entirely steam worked, as part of the Central Railway. Eventually diesel locomotives took over until the last section, to Sheopur Kalan, closed in 2010. Broad gauge, electrified lines now serve Gwalior, Bhind and Shivpuri, while the Shepur Kalan line is reportedly undergoing gauge conversion. Gwalior station Central Railway NG (2ft) 2-8-2 No.NH2 751 (KS 4231/1922) and 4-6-2 & NM 763 (formerly No.39) (WB 2458/1931) have moved from the engine shed to pick up their next trains; 10.12.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| India_Gwalior_station_NH5_812_and_WG_9379 The Gwalior Light Railway, later the Scindia State Railway, opened in 1899 and gradually expanded, until three separate lines radiated from Gwalior, to Bhind, Sheopur Kalan and Shivpuri. At its total maximum length of 250 miles it was the world’s longest 2ft gauge system and in December 1979 remained entirely steam worked, as part of the Central Railway. Eventually diesel locomotives took over until the last section, to Sheopur Kalan, closed in 2010. Broad gauge, electrified lines now serve Gwalior, Bhind and Shivpuri, while the Shepur Kalan line is reportedly undergoing gauge conversion. A meeting of 'Mikados!' Gwalior station NG (2ft) 2-8-2 No.NH5 812 (Nip 1782/1959) & BG 2-8-2 WG 9379 (Chittaranjan 1956) offer a comparison of their relative sizes; 10.12.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| India_Gwalior_station_pilot_NH4_758 The Gwalior Light Railway, later the Scindia State Railway, opened in 1899 and gradually expanded, until three separate lines radiated from Gwalior, to Bhind, Sheopur Kalan and Shivpuri. At its total maximum length of 250 miles it was the world’s longest 2ft gauge system and in December 1979 remained entirely steam worked, as part of the Central Railway. Eventually diesel locomotives took over until the last section, to Sheopur Kalan, closed in 2010. Broad gauge, electrified lines now serve Gwalior, Bhind and Shivpuri, while the Shepur Kalan line is reportedly undergoing gauge conversion. Gwalior station pilot was Central Railway NG (2ft) 2-8-2 No.NH4 758 (formerly No.44) (Baldwin 74070/1948); 10.12.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| India_Motijheel_T663 The Gwalior Light Railway, later the Scindia State Railway, opened in 1899 and gradually expanded, until three separate lines radiated from Gwalior, to Bhind, Sheopur Kalan and Shivpuri. At its total maximum length of 250 miles it was the world’s longest 2ft gauge system and in December 1979 remained entirely steam worked, as part of the Central Railway. Eventually diesel locomotives took over until the last section, to Sheopur Kalan, closed in 2010. Broad gauge, electrified lines now serve Gwalior, Bhind and Shivpuri, while the Shepur Kalan line is reportedly undergoing gauge conversion. The setting sun catches Central Railway NG (2ft) 4-6-2 NM 765 (WB 2460/1931) at Motijheel with T663 Gwalior - Sabalgarh mixed; 10.12.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| India_Motijheel_station_NM_763 The Gwalior Light Railway, later the Scindia State Railway, opened in 1899 and gradually expanded, until three separate lines radiated from Gwalior, to Bhind, Sheopur Kalan and Shivpuri. At its total maximum length of 250 miles it was the world’s longest 2ft gauge system and in December 1979 remained entirely steam worked, as part of the Central Railway. Eventually diesel locomotives took over until the last section, to Sheopur Kalan, closed in 2010. Broad gauge, electrified lines now serve Gwalior, Bhind and Shivpuri, while the Shepur Kalan line is reportedly undergoing gauge conversion. Hauling T664 Sabalghar-Gwalior mixed, Central Railway NG (2ft) 4-6-2 No.NM 763 (WB 2458/1931) halts at Motijheel station; 10.12.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| India_NM_763_lineside_(1) The Gwalior Light Railway, later the Scindia State Railway, opened in 1899 and gradually expanded, until three separate lines radiated from Gwalior, to Bhind, Sheopur Kalan and Shivpuri. At its total maximum length of 250 miles it was the world’s longest 2ft gauge system and in December 1979 remained entirely steam worked, as part of the Central Railway. Eventually diesel locomotives took over until the last section, to Sheopur Kalan, closed in 2010. Broad gauge, electrified lines now serve Gwalior, Bhind and Shivpuri, while the Shepur Kalan line is reportedly undergoing gauge conversion. Lineside action (1) T664 Sabalghar-Gwalior mixed Central Railway NG (2ft) 4-6-2 No.NM 763 (WB 2458/1931) races between palm trees; 10.12.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| India_NM_763_lineside_(2) The Gwalior Light Railway, later the Scindia State Railway, opened in 1899 and gradually expanded, until three separate lines radiated from Gwalior, to Bhind, Sheopur Kalan and Shivpuri. At its total maximum length of 250 miles it was the world’s longest 2ft gauge system and in December 1979 remained entirely steam worked, as part of the Central Railway. Eventually diesel locomotives took over until the last section, to Sheopur Kalan, closed in 2010. Broad gauge, electrified lines now serve Gwalior, Bhind and Shivpuri, while the Shepur Kalan line is reportedly undergoing gauge conversion. Lineside action (2) T664 Sabalghar-Gwalior mixed Central Railway NG (2ft) 4-6-2 No.NM 763 (WB 2458/1931) runs alongside the Agra - Jhansi main road. Note the buffer riders, rood riders and general hangers-on; one wonders how many have paid a fare for their journey? 10.12.1979Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| India_NM_763_lineside_(3) The Gwalior Light Railway, later the Scindia State Railway, opened in 1899 and gradually expanded, until three separate lines radiated from Gwalior, to Bhind, Sheopur Kalan and Shivpuri. At its total maximum length of 250 miles it was the world’s longest 2ft gauge system and in December 1979 remained entirely steam worked, as part of the Central Railway. Eventually diesel locomotives took over until the last section, to Sheopur Kalan, closed in 2010. Broad gauge, electrified lines now serve Gwalior, Bhind and Shivpuri, while the Shepur Kalan line is reportedly undergoing gauge conversion. Linesdie action (3) T664 Sabalghar-Gwalior mixed Central Railway NG (2ft) 4-6-2 No.NM 763 (WB 2458/1931) nears Gwalior. In the distance is the bus in which the tour party was chasing the train; 10.12.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| India_NM_763_lineside_(1) The Gwalior Light Railway, later the Scindia State Railway, opened in 1899 and gradually expanded, until three separate lines radiated from Gwalior, to Bhind, Sheopur Kalan and Shivpuri. At its total maximum length of 250 miles it was the world’s longest 2ft gauge system and in December 1979 remained entirely steam worked, as part of the Central Railway. Eventually diesel locomotives took over until the last section, to Sheopur Kalan, closed in 2010. Broad gauge, electrified lines now serve Gwalior, Bhind and Shivpuri, while the Shepur Kalan line is reportedly undergoing gauge conversion. Lineside action (1) T664 Sabalghar-Gwalior mixed Central Railway NG (2ft) 4-6-2 No.NM 763 (WB 2458/1931) races between palm trees; 10.12.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| India_near_Ghoshipur_T663 The Gwalior Light Railway, later the Scindia State Railway, opened in 1899 and gradually expanded, until three separate lines radiated from Gwalior, to Bhind, Sheopur Kalan and Shivpuri. At its total maximum length of 250 miles it was the world’s longest 2ft gauge system and in December 1979 remained entirely steam worked, as part of the Central Railway. Eventually diesel locomotives took over until the last section, to Sheopur Kalan, closed in 2010. Broad gauge, electrified lines now serve Gwalior, Bhind and Shivpuri, while the Shepur Kalan line is reportedly undergoing gauge conversion. Having passed through the cutting at Ghoshipuri Central Railway NG (2ft) 4-6-2 NM 765 (WB 2460/1931) races alongside the road with T663 Gwalior - Sabalgarh mixed; 10.12.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
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