3-of-18) Broad gauge, oil fired, class SGS 0-6-0 2473 (Vulcan Foundry, 1923) departs Gharibwal station for Malakwal, Pakistan, 21st December 1993.
This was actually a “false Start”. That is the tour group were about to travel on this train. It made a vigorous “departure” so that the group could photograph it, then it stopped and reversed to allow the group to get on it before departing properly. And this was a timetabled service train with passengers! I am not sure what they thought!
The hills seen through the haze in the background are part of the Salt Range, which derives its name from its extensive deposits of rock salt.
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