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Mani Vijay
United States
Приєднався 5 тра 2006
Since July 1992, my camcorder has been a faithful companion during all of my IR journeys. Footage is based on trips all over India, including the pristine but almost extinct metre gauge network. I invite you to step into the amazing, sometimes chaotic, yet fascinating world of Indian Railways. Discover what's changed, and what hasn't, in the last thirty years!
Memorable Skips of the 12432 Trivandrum Rajdhani Exp. between NZM and BSR (October 9, 2022)
My last IR trip in 2022 was a memorable one as the Southbound Rajdhani lived up to its reputation and skipped all kinds of stations. This video is a compilation of the following 14 skips: Mathura 1:12, Bharatpur 6:02, Bayana 7:16, Hindaun City 9:45, Gangapur City 12:00, Sawai Madhopur 13:27, Shamgarh 14:49, Nagda 15:27, Ratlam 20:02, Meghnagar 21:58, Godhra 22:40, Bharuch 26:27, Valsad 27:25, Vapi 27:49. In addition, the following crossings are also covered:
- Paschim Exp just before Mathura
- Karnataka Sampark Kranti Exp at Mathura
- August Kranti Tejas Rajdhani Exp. after Mathura
- Bandra-NZM Garib Rath Exp. just before Bharatpur
- Gandhidham - Kamakhya Exp. at Hindaun City
- Golden Temple Mail at Hindaun City (overtake)
- Golden Temple Mail at Gangapur City
- Gangaur Exp. departing from Sawai Madhopur
- Bilaspur-Bikaner Exp. at Nagda
The complete Ratlam skip can be seen here - ua-cam.com/video/j7TJaQ9_ZJI/v-deo.html
- Paschim Exp just before Mathura
- Karnataka Sampark Kranti Exp at Mathura
- August Kranti Tejas Rajdhani Exp. after Mathura
- Bandra-NZM Garib Rath Exp. just before Bharatpur
- Gandhidham - Kamakhya Exp. at Hindaun City
- Golden Temple Mail at Hindaun City (overtake)
- Golden Temple Mail at Gangapur City
- Gangaur Exp. departing from Sawai Madhopur
- Bilaspur-Bikaner Exp. at Nagda
The complete Ratlam skip can be seen here - ua-cam.com/video/j7TJaQ9_ZJI/v-deo.html
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Highway-style Honking to Shoo off a Bull - 22422 Salasar Exp. (Oct 8, 2022)
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A rather amusing indicent on our Salasar Express trip from Jodhpur to Delhi. As our train approached Ladnun, we were forced to stop because of a bull on the track. After incessant honking, the LP managed to coerce the bull to walk away. And we continued towards the station!
TEN to MS by 6120 Nellai Exp - Part 2: ALCO-filled Night (Dec 1999)
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This turned out to be one of my favorite overnight journeys behind an ALCO, since the GOC WDM2 in charge was a royal chugger and my 2A coach was 2nd from the loco. Naturally, ALCO sounds - chugs, honking, uneven idling - are liberally sprinkled throughout the video. This covers the journey from Madurai till Villupuram. Be sure to enjoy the following: - Plenty of chugging 🙂. - Our train playing ...
Boarding the Twin-ALCO hauled 19224 Jammu Tawi - Ahmedabad Exp. at Bikaner (October 8, 2022)
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After enjoying our time in Bikaner, it was time to head to Jodhpur. We couldn't have chosen a better train, the JAT-ADI Express, hauled by twin ALCOs with an ICF rake. ALCO chugs and ICF track sounds can be an amazing combination, especially when you are in a non-AC coach.
A Compilation of Crossings: 12455 DEE-Bikaner SF Exp. via SGNR (October 6-7, 2022)
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Single-line crossings are always fun. We got our fair share of them during a memorable trip on the Delhi Sarai Rohilla - Bikaner Exp. via Shri Ganganagar. Here is the list: - Sarbat Da Bhala Express at Shakur Basti - Punjab Mail at Himmatpura - Udhampur - Kota Superfast Express between Jakhal and Sangrur - Shri Ganganagar - Delhi Intercity Express at Pakki - Shri Ganganagar - Suratgarh Passenge...
Capturing trains at Delhi Sarai Rohilla - Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani, DEMU, Mandore Exp. (Oct. 6, 2022)
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Since we had plenty of time to kill before boarding the Bikaner-bound Express, we indulged ourselves by enjoying trains passing through Delhi Sarai Rohilla as well as a Rewari-bound DEMU that halted there.
Madras to Dadar by Chennai Exp. - Part 2 (Aug. 1995)
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Part 2 covers the journey from Guntakal onwards. Back then, Guntakal-Pune was a pure diesel section and mostly single-line as well. Pune-Dadar was ruled by DC locos. Make sure to enjoy the following: - Halts at Guntakal, Adoni, Raichur, Narayanpeth Rd, Yadgir, Wadi, Gulbarga, Solapur, Pune - Arrival of Kurla-Bangalore Exp. at Guntakal - MG rolling stock at Guntakal - Meeting the Bombay-Madras M...
Madurai to Chennai Egmore by 22672 Tejas Express (March 21, 2022)
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My first trip on the Tejas turned out to be a memorable one. The train had amazing runs throughout with just one unscheduled halt outside Vriddhachalam. Moreover, I was in esteemed company - Pushkar Apte, Sandeep Ghosalkar, Arun Pandian, Colin Peter, Ajay Ramaseshan, Sushant Gupta. Be sure to enjoy the following: - Departure from Madurai - Halt at Dindigul - Skips of Sriramgam, Villupuram, Tind...
Memorable Skips of the 12907 Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Exp. (October 5-6, 2022)
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My trip on the fastest non-premium train on IR turned to be a memorable one. Not only did me and my friends - Arun, Colin, Arpan - get to enjoy sustained 130 kmph runs while traveling in Sleeper, but we also experienced plenty of skips. This video is a compilation of the following 12 skips: Vapi 1:27, Valsad 2:45, Bharuch 3:58, Godhra 5:06, Dahod 6:54, Ratlam 8:49, Nagda 10:40, Sawai Madhopur 1...
Double-headed BCNA Rake Moving Towards Ghoti - April 5, 2022
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While returning from Shirdi, we decided to have stop for food at a service area near Igatpuri. Fortunately, this was not that far from the Igatpuri-Ghoti line and I was able to capture a twin WAG7 hauled freight headed towards Ghoti. The hill behind it provided the perfect backdrop.
Parallel Action in the Bhor Ghat - April 2, 2022
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One of the highlights during our trip on the 11008 Deccan Express aboard the Vistadome coach! As we were about to resume our descent after a brake testing halt, the 16340 Nagercoil-CSMT Express came from behind and threatened to overtake us on the middle track. However, our train accelerated in time to ensure a thrilling race for the next few minutes.
A Tour of Banaras Station - March 30, 2022
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It felt surreal to be reunited with Manduadih after nearly 30 years. As expected, no trace of MG! Along with a name change, the station bore a new swanky look. On PF1, stood the pride of NER, the Shiv Ganga Express with its sparkling rake. All in all, a refreshing experience!
Joshi's Museum of Miniature Railways - July 1995
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What peaked my desire to visit this museum was an article in India Today about the Model Rail Society of Pune (MSRP). And so, during my Pune visit in 1995, I decided to check it out. It was cool to see a variety of IR models and have an engaging conversation with the owner, Bhau Joshi. I remember expressing my desire to have a GZB WAP1 model but, for some reason, I never followed up on that. Ne...
MEGA-SKIP: Ratlam skipped by 12907 MSK and 12432 TVC Rajdhani (October 6 & 9, 2022)
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Back in August 1995, I recall looking forward to my August Kranti Rajdhani skipping Ratlam, but that was not to be, since the train made an unscheduled halt there. And so, I had to wait 27 years before being rewarded with this experience, not once, but twice within a span of three days. The night skip happened aboard the NZM-bound Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express while the afternoon skip happ...
Thrilling Race between Deccan Queen and LTT-Prayagraj Duronto (October 3, 2022)
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One of the highlights during our Deccan Queen trip from Mumbai CST to Karjat. We first crossed the Prayagraj-bound Duronto as it was snaking into the 5th line near Vidyavihar. We then experienced an extended slowdown after Mulund which allowed the Duronto to catch up. What followed was a memorable race!
Double Decker Sinhagad Exp. Trip - July 1995
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Double Decker Sinhagad Exp. Trip - July 1995
WAP4-hauled Vibhuti Express rushes past a Level Crossing (March 30, 2022)
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WAP4-hauled Vibhuti Express rushes past a Level Crossing (March 30, 2022)
Trains on the Malviya Bridge: A Compilation (March 30, 2022)
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Trains on the Malviya Bridge: A Compilation (March 30, 2022)
Bhusaval to Dadar by Amritsar-Dadar Exp. - July 1992
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Bhusaval to Dadar by Amritsar-Dadar Exp. - July 1992
A tour of the New Guwahati Yard and Crew Lobby - February 24, 2013
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A tour of the New Guwahati Yard and Crew Lobby - February 24, 2013
Parallel Overtake of a Freight Train on DFC by New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Exp. (March 27, 2022)
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Parallel Overtake of a Freight Train on DFC by New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Exp. (March 27, 2022)
Memorable Skips of the New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Exp. in the NDLS-CNB section (March 27, 2022)
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Memorable Skips of the New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Exp. in the NDLS-CNB section (March 27, 2022)
MEGA-SKIPS: 22221 Mumbai CSMT-NZM Rajdhani Exp. skips Igatpuri and Bhusaval (March 25, 2022)
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MEGA-SKIPS: 22221 Mumbai CSMT-NZM Rajdhani Exp. skips Igatpuri and Bhusaval (March 25, 2022)
Parallel Overtake of Panvel-Gorakhpur Exp. by 22221 Mumbai CSMT-NZM Rajdhani Exp. (March 25, 2022)
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Parallel Overtake of Panvel-Gorakhpur Exp. by 22221 Mumbai CSMT-NZM Rajdhani Exp. (March 25, 2022)
MEGA-SKIP: 22672 Madurai-Chennai Egmore Tejas Exp. skips Villupuram (March 21, 2022)
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MEGA-SKIP: 22672 Madurai-Chennai Egmore Tejas Exp. skips Villupuram (March 21, 2022)
Memorable Skips of the 2951 Bombay-New Delhi Rajdhani Exp. (August 1995)
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Memorable Skips of the 2951 Bombay-New Delhi Rajdhani Exp. (August 1995)
Amazing ALCO Chugs - 16343 Amritha Exp. (March 21, 2022)
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Amazing ALCO Chugs - 16343 Amritha Exp. (March 21, 2022)
Vintage ICF Track Sounds with WAP4 honking - 16343 Amritha Exp. (March 21, 2022)
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Vintage ICF Track Sounds with WAP4 honking - 16343 Amritha Exp. (March 21, 2022)
Twin ALCOs meet a WAP4 on the Nethravathi Bridge (March 20, 2022)
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Twin ALCOs meet a WAP4 on the Nethravathi Bridge (March 20, 2022)
I am born very late in 1992 to explore all this things of a very beautiful 90s decade . Wonderful 90s😊
NEHRU JI's VISION
End... of an Era 💔 Now everything is modern all ICF trains are now LHBfied, Soon EMU, MEMU & DEMU will be replaced with Vande Metro... Alco's & EMD's are now scrapped in the corner.. :(
DIESELS ARE ALWAYS THE BEST❤💪 and POWERFUL
Us Time Ka Zamana Kitna Accha Tha Yeh Coaches To Hame Apne Bachpan Me Legayi Thi😢
Kitna accha tha pehle livery se hi pata chal jata tha kon si train h , ab to sabko ek rang me rang diya din pe din sab bekar ho ta ja raha h ab to wo icf ki madhur awaz bhi gayab ho gyi , jane kisne invent kiya LHb sound pe bilkul dhyan nahi Diya
Today I decided to take a big risk in order to take photographs of remaining metre gauge unused tracks which lies along the side of birfurcation point immediately after ponmalai station ( next to tiruchirapalli station) in tamilnadu...But Unfortunately I had to abort before reaching the bifurcation point where the chennai bound and Tanjore bound lines deviate since I got ankle pain when I stepped out of the forward track ( proceeding to Chennai) into the ballast on the track side as I placed my ankle side ward while stepping out of the track....So unfortunate...I will try next time ..I tried exclusively to delight the metre gauge railway fans in this subcontinent starting from you sir
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born on September 1992 video of july 1992 hey mani sir i m from Pachora i can see the same station even after 32 years there is not a significant change at Pachora station except length of station has been increased
தமிழ் குரல் கேட்கிறது
என் முதல் பயணம் பம்பாய், ஜெயந்தி ஜனதா எக்ஸ்பிரஸ் 1992
Childhood memories born again after watching video simply the best channel mind-blowing.👍👍 1:24 evergreen 10:33 horn.🤗🤗🤗🤗 5:26 That time I was 10 years old Mind-blowing speed superb 12:06 - 13:42 11::44 what are spectacular speed
Woh my God very valuable video..reminding me my school time when these locomotives were in operation...after passing kurla a few second later, in right side the hill of BARC is visible near RK studio where i use to live those days...thankyou friend there was no mobile that time..how you manage to do all this.
This route was very scenic during the rainy season. It was also a bit dangerous because landslides were very common during the rains.
That day taspaswini was late I guess . 6 am is puri timing
I think at that time there were no cell phone camera to shoot and may have done through SLR camera
Is the above loco is fully imported or Made in India???
These red coaches brings back nostalgia when i used to travel from Delhi to Vijayawada with my parents
2:34 Best time of chidhood as waiting for our train at big station.
Nostalgia❤
Wonderful video ❤
Bachpan se bahut lagav tha iss red colour vaali train se or wcm loco se aaisa lag raha hey time machine jaise 1995 main chala gaya hoon
27:55 my location Vapi railway station
Hussain Sagar my favourite 😊 train
I was 4 year old when you uploaded this video now I'm 19 wow 🤯
aur koi purani video hai kya aapke paas alwar jaipur route ki
Such nostalgic memories recalling old days ❤
Superb
Sach me ye video 1992 ki hai? Coz i saw some coach numbers started like 9611,9434,9755 etc .... Somebody Please clarify that.
Many Thanks, for this Excellent, Video ❣ Roland Singh, Canada 🇨🇦
Well these emu trains went extinct obviously because of overpopulation which is a overload for them ... But it's still a sad thing that not much documentaries are avaliable of these in any sight or media ...they silently went extinct... I was born in 2000s in sealdah division..I saw big broad gauge giants from childhood...became normal for me .. I knew that there was metre gauge train ..but never heard of this baby emus ...this video literally made me full of joy ❤🥰 thanks for this documentary
So nostalgic to see 90s times again its like reliving in past with alcos and WAM4, WCAM3, WAP1 Those places without poles is so dope ❤
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Lovely Sir… you are one of the originals
Feku jumla master moodi hatao BJP vote for Congress to bring back the good old days
firse yaha gadi double decker karni chahiye iske leye ky karna hoga sir my fevret train he sinhagad express
I was 5 when this video was shot, I do remember in my childhood travelling via Jayanthi Janatha to my hometown. Even though I do not remember every single detail, watching this video takes you to a different era. The era of happiness.
thanks mani... i remember my schooldays journey to pune in this loco
I have spent my childhood days near Allahabad Rly station(1994-2000)....I use to live in Rly colony and my Father was posted here..whenever we have to catch the train we use to come through Yard...of Allahabad...thanks for reviving the memory
Wap 3 with icf bhopal shatabdi express...nice capture 🔥
This what video recording without image stabilization looks like. I guess camcorders didn't have stabilization technology available in today smartphones in those days.
I. Like these old era Indian Railways 🎥, old compartments, old semaphore signals😊
Life was better before , good old days🥲
Omg The Congress Party era trains were so dirty, archaic and horrible. BJP era trains are modern sophisticated and fast
Sure! Sophisticated trains where even 1AC has unreserved pax. Are you aware that back in the 70s and 80s, one could travel even in Sleeper with no unreserved pax? IR maintenance was much better. Now it is all chaos, so much so that my interest in IR has almost vanished!
Bombay-Kanyakumari Express (Jayanti Janata??) had just one AC Sleeper car !?
Sir, I don't know this msg reaches to you not but still carry the hope .Your works is mind blowing and some heroism elements.Since you are shooting video from 1990 till now and you emerge as an inspiration for me. I wish that I became a loco pilot in future and help to enrich railway .Thank you Sir Have lots feeling but hard to say
Sir I am 46 years old now and I remember my first train journey from Tatanagar to Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh. I was around 7-8 years. Whenever I see your videos I remember those train journeys, steam engines, diesel engines narrow gauge and broad gauge, non AC First class, red colour train boogies. Forest on both the sides of the tracks. Those golden days where people had ample time to spend with each other. I felt as if I knew all the passengers in the compartment while travelling. Great era great people wonderful journeys. Thank you Sir for bringing back those great memories.😢😢
Wow!! still nothing has been changed, that time also launde, baithe and bhaiya log used to encroach every good states that's why within twenty years every Western and southern states becomes dirty by their gutkha and anti social things
2 handsome Anglo loco pilots...🙏🙏
Those days will never come back😪🙏🇦🇺