Coffee table book on SCR history soon

A coffee table book focusing on the history and heritage of South Central Railway (SCR) is to be published soon. Formed on October 2, 1966, SCR has a rich history dating back to the Nizam’s period. The SCR is calling collectors of rail memorabilia to share photographs and interesting information.

M Umashankar Kumar, Chief Public Relations Officer, SCR said, “The coffee table book is intended to trace the rich history of the region. We are looking out for rail hobbyists and historians to share rare photographs that could be a part of the book. The contributors would be duly acknowledged.”

The SCR jurisdiction spreads over six divisions has a rich history of employees from different communities and social strata working under it. There was a time when majority of the loco pilots belonged to the Anglo Indian community. Whole colonies belonging to the Anglo Indians emerged next to loco sheds and railway stations.

South Lalaguda for instance was called ‘Little England’. Umashankar says, “We are looking out for rare photographs of loco pilots of that period which will not only trace the genesis and development of the railway but also their lifestyle.” The SCR history dates back to the Nizam’s era dating back to 1897.

The Nizam’s Guaranteed State Railway (NGSR) was developed privately by the Nizam.Contributors may contact M Umashankar Kumar, Chief Public Relations Officer, SCR on Phone at 040-27820583. Alternatively, he can be contacted through email at [email protected].