A train trip on a weekend is a veritable magnet for a railfan; especially one who has to deal with the combined stress of working in a small startup and commuting in Mumbai locals daily. Yet, why a trip to Pune everytime; you might as well ask! Well, my excuse this time was to meet…Read more Yielding to the pull of the magnet, yet again! – Part 1
Deccan express
Another memorable outing to Pune – Part 1
Yes, you read right - yet another trip to Pune; must be making you wonder whether this city is my 2nd home! π Nope, there were some sweets and snacks to buy from the famous Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale; and of course some railfanning at Dapodi - 3 stations away! π Anyway, the train for the…Read more Another memorable outing to Pune – Part 1
Do Not Underestimate the Deccan Express!
11008 Pune Mumbai Deccan express is not a very fast train β it takes 4 hrs 2 mins to cover a distance of 192 km; an average speed of 47.6 kmph. It also has 9 stops i.e. an average of almost a stop every 21 km! π However, these stats are not enough to dismiss…Read more Do Not Underestimate the Deccan Express!
A Sunday morning outing to Talegaon
It was 22nd of January - A Sunday. Pretty unusual to be out of bed by 05 15, and out of the house by 06 15, right ? Nope, not for a railfan π . He who is slow to wake up otherwise π . Anyway, I managed to get an auto to Vikhroli ;Β where…Read more A Sunday morning outing to Talegaon