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December 07, 2011

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Rewari rail shed revival gathers steam

Indian Express - ‎17 hours ago‎
Taking the first step towards reviving steam engine rides, the Northern Railway on Tuesday ran a 57-year-old Vulcan Foundry broad gauge steam loco between Delhi and Rewari, Haryana. “This is to commemorate its last run between Ferozepur and Jalandhar ...

Smoking beauty brings back the old world charm

Hindustan Times - ‎Dec 6, 2011‎
On a misty Tuesday morning, the black beauty churns out smoke from its chimney, signalling a new voyage. It's been 15 years since Sher-e-Punjab, a steam loco, started for a mainline journey. Amar Singh, a steam loco driver, hasn't driven a steam engine ...

Soon, rent a steam loco for Rs 6 lakh

Hindustan Times - ‎Dec 6, 2011‎
To explore the huge tourism potential surrounding the nostalgia of steam locomotives, the Delhi division of the Northern Railways has planned to develop the iconic Rewari steam loco shed as a tourist destination. cantonment to Rewari, Haryana, ...

Last steam loco on final journey

Daily Pioneer - ‎Dec 6, 2011‎
As the last passenger locomotive of Indian Railways, WL 15005 completed its final journey and was lodged at the Heritage shed in Rewari on Tuesday. The Northern Railways are planning to develop the place as a tourist spot. A proposal in this regard has ...
 
 
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