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[Prithvi]

Birla Mandir is good too, right ? And I think Ramoji Film city will take more time ?

Birla Mandir depends on the visitor's religion. Non Hindu's are not allowed. Since I had no clue, I didn't suggest.

And yes- Ramoji Film City takes one full day.

 

[Gaurav_7]

Thanks Prithvi. Yes I am planning a visit to Ramoji for sure. I think I will have to contact you via PM for more info.

 

[Dipak]

But hey that tweaked up sleep pattern is one of the college things to love about.

Again today

 

[asprin]

Anyone from Hyderabad here? I am gonna be there for 2 days and want to know about the places one can explore.

You already have got some great suggestions. If you are visiting with your family, a visit to the Charminaar is a must. It's a paradise for women there in terms of shopping. Trust me, they go nuts (in a good way ). Prices are affordable too.

 

[Jenocide]

Caroline bashing crying upset going

Why didn't you speak to me monday morning?

 

[Prithvi]

Made a vlog about my trip to Indore to watch meter gauge trains. Do watch it.

 

[zimrahil]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05j1bc9

Looking forward to 3 part drama series Gunpowder Plot starting tomorrow night on BBC. It all originated 10 miles from where I live at Coughton Court, Warwickshire according to local news

 

[Prithvi]

Second part of my vlog, trip to Indore, is uploaded. Here is the link:

 

[zimrahil]

This vid currently doing the rounds


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41728826

 

[Ahmad94]

Second part of my vlog, trip to Indore, is uploaded. Here is the link

What got you so into trains?

 

[Satan666]

Second part of my vlog, trip to Indore, is uploaded. Here is the link:

At 6:04 is the train on fire? Those emissions, meh how can you travel on something like that? Its unsafe man!

 

[Pinch hitter]

Tomorrow Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sir visiting my home town...

 

[Prithvi]

What got you so into trains?

Dunno. I like trains right from my childhood.

At 6:04 is the train on fire? Those emissions, meh how can you travel on something like that? Its unsafe man!

Its not unsafe. Its firespitting, and it is common with diesel locomotives. There is a board in India- Commission of Railway Safety (CRS), and they do consider all these factors and give approval.

Probably it is the only government board, related to Indian railways, which is quite strict and they do not sanction approvals to run trains even if there is minimal risk. The trains are divided into some types, and if a new kind of train or a new route is being flagged off, then they must first clear the CRS inspection, and only then they are allowed to run.

You can find more about firespitting here:
https://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?1,1581296

By the way, third part of the vlog is here:

PS: This is more related to railway, and most of you guys here wouldn't be finding it interesting. Just in case if there is a budding railfan here, please do watch.

 

[Satan666]

Dunno. I like trains right from my childhood.



Its not unsafe. Its firespitting, and it is common with diesel locomotives. There is a board in India- Commission of Railway Safety (CRS), and they do consider all these factors and give approval.

Probably it is the only government board, related to Indian railways, which is quite strict and they do not sanction approvals to run trains even if there is minimal risk. The trains are divided into some types, and if a new kind of train or a new route is being flagged off, then they must first clear the CRS inspection, and only then they are allowed to run.

You can find more about firespitting here:
https://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?1,1581296

By the way, third part of the vlog is here:

PS: This is more related to railway, and most of you guys here wouldn't be finding it interesting. Just in case if there is a budding railfan here, please do watch.

A major pollutant though!

 

[Satan666]

There have been over 50 accidents, reprted, in the last decade, certainly thats alarming with 5 thus far 2017. Not all due to engine failure but still I certainly wont claim these trains are safe as you @Prithvi has suggested!

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Indian_rail_accidents