Ranikhet Express - रेगिस्तान में हरियाली

114 years!!
First RMS service in Madras - Calcutta Mainline
First train to get a Diesel Locomotive in IR, aka WDM-1 loco from VSKP shed.
Was started by Madras Presidency, an ex Southern Railway, today, it shares it coaches with 37 year old speedster Coromandel Express.
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was said, this legend was started back on 15th August 1900, but many speculations still exist on its launch date, but the year was correct, as the famous Godavari Bridge was opened in the same year, and this was the first train to cross it. thanx to Bharat, who actually cleared up few doubts but the legend's exact date is unknown til date.
Still, celebrating, its unofficial launch date as 15th, as found in IRFCA's pic!!
The rare board, which can't b seen now, as its a SER based train.
Captured by Wattman (Museum van mijn 20e eeuw) on 16 Dec 2005
Link:- A rare pic now