BBC Documentary on Samjauhta Express

I only wish that both India and Pakistan could make this a pleasant journey. I dont think it is possible in my lifetime atleast. Given the current right wing government in India and absolute lack of sensitivity from Pakistan towards India’s core interests, I only see a bleak future in India-Pak ties.
Train Journeys in 2016

It was a great year for me this year. My travels in 2016 were : Switzerland, Germany, US, France My first trip in 2016 were travels in Switzerland – traveled in and around Zurich and mostly German part of Switzerland. Zurich – Thun, Zurich – Basel, Zurich – Munich, Munich – Dachau. The second trip […]
My Indian Railways shunter work in progress

Stefan Bürki of Hermann Models is helping me convert a DB shunter to an Indian WDS4 shunter. Some pictures of the shunter – half way through the conversion IR numbering and shed logo to be painted on the shunter to give it an authentic IR look.
Traveling by train in Switzerland

It is such a pleasure traveling by trains in Switzerland. The variety of rolling stocks, locos and the comfort of traveling makes it interesting and fun to take the trains and explore Switzerland. Today I am going to Mount Titlis from Zurich. Took the IC to Lezern and the IR to Engleberg. I am writing […]
Addition to my Collection

Recent acquisition of a German Tank Loco from Switzerland. Smooth running and awesomely cute loco.

Some Good blogs and websites on Indian Railways nostalgia