India 2016

My 8th trip to India and first for four years (a new family member somewhat limited my range for a while!).

Initially it almost seemed as if everywhere we went the harsh Indian sun was against us. I don't have the most up to date camera or best quality zoom lens and constantly changing between that and my wide angle was a pain - so I often used my camera phone (quite good close up but limited with landscapes). The discretion it offered also helped with evading the seemingly ever present RPF and their bullying attentions.

Mainly concentrating on covering ALCo hauled routes in the south of the county (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu) that are threatened by impending electrification and the ever spreading EMD menace.

Also covered some rare ALCo track, obscure branchlines and generally rateable bits in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Accompanied by good friend Vic for 10 days and latterly a week on my own, which was an interesting challenge and enjoyable experience.