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India_Dhaulpur_T674_arrive Indian Railways’ Central Railway NG (2ft 6in) system based on Dhaulpur (or Dholpur), ran to Mohari from where branches extended to Sarmathura and Tantpur; the lines opened between 1908 and 1914 to a total of 55 miles (88kms). Steam locomotives were replaced by diesel power in the 1980s, but the entire system is now closed, pending conversion of the route from Dhaulpur to Sarmathura to broad gauge. T674 Sirmuttra-Dhaulpur mixed arriving at Dhaulpur behind 4-8-0 D1 709 (Hanomag 10490/1926); 9.10.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com

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India_Dhaulpur_shed_D1_708 Indian Railways’ Central Railway NG (2ft 6in) system based on Dhaulpur (or Dholpur), ran to Mohari from where branches extended to Sarmathura and Tantpur; the lines opened between 1908 and 1914 to a total of 55 miles (88kms). Steam locomotives were replaced by diesel power in the 1980s, but the entire system is now closed, pending conversion of the route from Dhaulpur to Sarmathura to broad gauge. Dhaulpur engine shed; 4-8-0 D1 708 (Han 10471/1925) has just arrived as part of T674 Sirmuttra-Dhaulpur mixed, for repairs; 9.10.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com

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India_Dhaulpur_shed_D1_708_and_WG_8728 Indian Railways’ Central Railway NG (2ft 6in) system based on Dhaulpur (or Dholpur), ran to Mohari from where branches extended to Sarmathura and Tantpur; the lines opened between 1908 and 1914 to a total of 55 miles (88kms). Steam locomotives were replaced by diesel power in the 1980s, but the entire system is now closed, pending conversion of the route from Dhaulpur to Sarmathura to broad gauge. Dhaulpur shed yard NG 4-8-0 D1 708 (note it is equipped with the headlamp off 2-8-4T ZA5 809), poses with BG 2-8-2 WG 8728 (Chittaranjan 1955); 9.10.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com

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India_Dhaulpur_station_T675 Indian Railways’ Central Railway NG (2ft 6in) system based on Dhaulpur (or Dholpur), ran to Mohari from where branches extended to Sarmathura and Tantpur; the lines opened between 1908 and 1914 to a total of 55 miles (88kms). Steam locomotives were replaced by diesel power in the 1980s, but the entire system is now closed, pending conversion of the route from Dhaulpur to Sarmathura to broad gauge. Dhaulpur station 4-8-0 D1 707 (Han 10472/1925) waits to depart with T675 Dhaulpur-Tantpur passenger; 9.10.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com

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India_near_Dhaulpur_T675 Indian Railways’ Central Railway NG (2ft 6in) system based on Dhaulpur (or Dholpur), ran to Mohari from where branches extended to Sarmathura and Tantpur; the lines opened between 1908 and 1914 to a total of 55 miles (88kms). Steam locomotives were replaced by diesel power in the 1980s, but the entire system is now closed, pending conversion of the route from Dhaulpur to Sarmathura to broad gauge. 4-8-0 D1 707 (Han 10472/1925) is seen just after departure with T675 Dhaulpur-Tantpur passenger; 9.10.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com

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India_near_Nurpura_T675 Indian Railways’ Central Railway NG (2ft 6in) system based on Dhaulpur (or Dholpur), ran to Mohari from where branches extended to Sarmathura and Tantpur; the lines opened between 1908 and 1914 to a total of 55 miles (88kms). Steam locomotives were replaced by diesel power in the 1980s, but the entire system is now closed, pending conversion of the route from Dhaulpur to Sarmathura to broad gauge. Near Nurpura 4-8-0 D1 707 (Han 10472/1925) races along with T675 Dhaulpur-Tantpur passenger. The tour guide said chasing the train had to end here because beyond was Dacoit (bandit) country! 9.10.1979. Roger Griffiths roger.griffiths@hotmail.com