Ep-2: Madurai Jn to Rameswaram: Through the Coastal Plains | By 56711 Pass | Via Manamadurai Jn

Описание: Tamil Nadu Rail sojourn: Kollam–Sengottai Western Ghats to Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi shores & Dindigul- Pollachi Countryside.

Episode 2- Madurai Jn (S. Rly) to Rameshwaram via Manamadurai Jn.
Date- 1-05-2025.
Train- 56711 Passenger, hauled by Diesel locomotive from end to end.
Class of accommodation- General Bogie.
Total distance= 161 Kilometres (from Madurai Jn to Rameshwaram).
Zone- Southern Railway.
Gauge- Broad-gauge.
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Chapters of the Journey:
0:00 – Sharma Dormitory to Madurai station.
01:06- Madurai Jn.
03:02- Going to board the 56711 Pass to Rameshwaram.
03:55- Aboard 56711 Pass at Madurai Jn. And Vaigai Express announcement.
04:16- About to depart from Madurai Jn station towards Rameshwaram.
05:27- Thoothukudi line.
06:22- Madurai Jn- Manamadurai Jn section.
08:03- Old Metre-gauge alignment.
10:46- Silaiman.
14:33- Manamadurai.
15:13- Approaching Manamadurai Jn station.
16:30- Departure from Manamadurai Jn station.
18:06- Virudunagar branch line.
19:04- Manamadurai Jn- Pamban section.
20:18- Yours truly.
21:47- Paramakudi.
23:01- Interior view inside the General bogie aboard the 56711 Passenger to Rameshwaram.
25:44- Ramanathapuram.
26:51- Hustle and bustle at the station.
27:47- Departure from Ramanathapuram station.
28:24- Ramanathapuram- Rameshwaram section.
32:06- Valantharavai.
34:50- Uchippuli.
36:25- The first signs of sand dunes and the coastline start to appear.
38:13- The serene waters of the Palk Strait come into view.
40:31- Old MG structure.
41:21- Mandapam.
42:46- The old metre-gauge steam shed at Mandapam.
44:00- Towards the Pamban Sea Bridge.
44:33- Palk Strait.
At 44:50, I give a briefing on the bygone era of metre-gauge trains that once ran all the way to Dhanushkodi, sharing rare snippets from the original historic timetables that I proudly preserve in my collection. I refer to the All India Time Table of October 1962, shedding light on the operation of these legendary metre-gauge trains that connected Madras with Dhanushkodi, a fascinating glimpse into India’s rich railway heritage.

48:16- Pamban Bridge.
52:31- Pamban station.
54:10- Departure from Pamban.
55:05- Pamban- Rameshwaram section.
01:01:17- Rameshwaram.
01:02:54- Arriving into Rameshwaram station. This episode wraps up here.
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