Most Desirable Maps Of India's Railway.

Matty Gee · Oct 2nd, 2004, 22:08

Check out this from Samit Roychoudhury: http://www.irfca.org/photos/Layouts/...map_new?full=1

MORE AND BETTER CLICKABLE VERSION......
That look as good as this:

Click here are then double click on the area you want to see in detail (like above):
http://www.samit.org/irmap/

Order the atlas book:
http://www.samit.org/iratlas/index.htm

Best rail maps of india I've ever seen....

steven_ber · Oct 2nd, 2004, 23:32

I met Samit in Calcutta, he is a very nice man, I had been in contact with him for about a year before we met, he is a fantastic source of information about Indian Railways and is always happy to share this info, my knowledge of Indian Railways wouldn't be half as good as it is were it not for Samit's continual help.

We went for a day-out on a Narrow Gauge railway in West Bengal, Samit has wrote about it, you can read it by clicking on the link below.

http://www.samit.org/trips/kwae.htm

I have his atlas, it is very good, people would not believe all the work he has put into it (and still does), I checked out the status of the rail lines east of Ledo (Assam) for him on my last trip, it was easy, they were no longer in passenger use.

His maps are absolutely the best there is, no one else comes close, not even Indian Railways.

Matty Gee · Oct 3rd, 2004, 02:26

I agree matey, last time I was in India his maps were invaluable.....
I'm a fan.
How do I get his atlas in the UK? Any ideas.

Matty Gee · Oct 12th, 2004, 20:59

I contacted MR MAP himself, and apparently the atlas is out of print at the moment.

You can see good rail maps on the following link however.

http://www.samit.org/irmap/

SHIMLA · Oct 13th, 2004, 07:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven_ber

I met Samit in Calcutta, he is a very nice man, I had been in contact with him for about a year before we met, he is a fantastic source of information about Indian Railways and is always happy to share this info, my knowledge of Indian Railways wouldn't be half as good as it is were it not for Samit's continual help.

We went for a day-out on a Narrow Gauge railway in West Bengal, Samit has wrote about it, you can read it by clicking on the link below.

http://www.samit.org/trips/kwae.htm

I have his atlas, it is very good, people would not believe all the work he has put into it (and still does), I checked out the status of the rail lines east of Ledo (Assam) for him on my last trip, it was easy, they were no longer in passenger use.

His maps are absolutely the best there is, no one else comes close, not even Indian Railways.

I agree, Steven. I too met the amiable Samit at Kolkata in July and now possess his Atlas. It's a wonderful piece of cartography ! However, its still in its pre-publication version and is yet to be commercially released.

SydneyKate · Oct 13th, 2004, 08:03

Thanks for the great tip - what a monumental piece of work!!

I have used them to plot our December/January family rail adventure for the kids to see - we are doing Kolkata, Varanasi, Orchha, Gwalior, Agra & Delhi, all by train! I couldn't find and good map on the indiarail site so this has been great, thanks.

joki · Oct 13th, 2004, 11:06

Sorry, but I'm confused.
I don't see any maps (map) only the inlets by city.
No contact e-mail...?
And how many maps we are talking about? or there is only one Atlas?
Also how you gays have it if there it's still in pre production?
Please clarified.
Thanks to all.

steven_ber · Oct 13th, 2004, 11:43

joki

http://www.samit.org/irmap/

Click on the above link, then click on any part of the 'all India' map, it seems a bit temperamental, you will have to try clicking different parts of the map (there are 13 larger scale maps).

You can also click the 'home' button in the top right of the page, then in the centre of the home page, towards the bottom you will see 'email me'.

Quote:

Also how you guys have it if there it's still in pre production?

Samit printed a dozen or so copies of the book for people he was in contact with, he will print more if requested, but it can be expensive if the number interested is small

iyou · Oct 13th, 2004, 11:46

Quote:

Also how you gays have it if there it's still in pre production?

It's a gay thing, honey. You wouldn't understand.

(Sorry, I couldn't resist)

joki · Oct 13th, 2004, 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by iyou

It's a gay thing, honey. You wouldn't understand.

(Sorry, I couldn't resist)

Thanks "HONEY'
HOW MANY LANGUAGES CAN YOU SPEAK?
Honey?

Bigzero · Oct 13th, 2004, 13:31

Matty Gee · Dec 12th, 2004, 20:18

bump

Dilliwala · Apr 3rd, 2008, 18:19

Indian Railways also have maps on their website:

All India map
http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/maps/all_india.htm

Zonal maps
http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/maps/zn_rly_idx.htm

pravman · May 19th, 2008, 18:10

Not sure if this schematic map is referenced elsewhere, but thought it was pretty useful for major routes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:I...atic_ map.svg

Oct 2nd, 2004, 22:08	#1
Matty Gee What's wrong with curry for breakfast? I love it! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 212	Most Desirable Maps Of India's Railway. Check out this from Samit Roychoudhury: http://www.irfca.org/photos/Layouts/...map_new?full=1 MORE AND BETTER CLICKABLE VERSION...... That look as good as this: Click here are then double click on the area you want to see in detail (like above): http://www.samit.org/irmap/ Order the atlas book: http://www.samit.org/iratlas/index.htm Best rail maps of india I've ever seen....

Oct 2nd, 2004, 23:32	#2
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,659	I met Samit in Calcutta, he is a very nice man, I had been in contact with him for about a year before we met, he is a fantastic source of information about Indian Railways and is always happy to share this info, my knowledge of Indian Railways wouldn't be half as good as it is were it not for Samit's continual help. We went for a day-out on a Narrow Gauge railway in West Bengal, Samit has wrote about it, you can read it by clicking on the link below. http://www.samit.org/trips/kwae.htm I have his atlas, it is very good, people would not believe all the work he has put into it (and still does), I checked out the status of the rail lines east of Ledo (Assam) for him on my last trip, it was easy, they were no longer in passenger use. His maps are absolutely the best there is, no one else comes close, not even Indian Railways. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

Oct 12th, 2004, 20:59	#4
Matty Gee What's wrong with curry for breakfast? I love it! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 212	I contacted MR MAP himself, and apparently the atlas is out of print at the moment. You can see good rail maps on the following link however. http://www.samit.org/irmap/ Last edited by steven_ber : Oct 12th, 2004 at 23:07.

Oct 13th, 2004, 08:03	#6
SydneyKate Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 77	Thanks for the great tip - what a monumental piece of work!! I have used them to plot our December/January family rail adventure for the kids to see - we are doing Kolkata, Varanasi, Orchha, Gwalior, Agra & Delhi, all by train! I couldn't find and good map on the indiarail site so this has been great, thanks. Last edited by steven_ber : Oct 13th, 2004 at 11:45.

Oct 13th, 2004, 11:06	#7
joki Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 21	India's Railways... Sorry, but I'm confused. I don't see any maps (map) only the inlets by city. No contact e-mail...? And how many maps we are talking about? or there is only one Atlas? Also how you gays have it if there it's still in pre production? Please clarified. Thanks to all.

Oct 3rd, 2004, 02:26	#3
Matty Gee What's wrong with curry for breakfast? I love it! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 212	I agree matey, last time I was in India his maps were invaluable..... I'm a fan. How do I get his atlas in the UK? Any ideas.

Oct 13th, 2004, 13:31	#11
Bigzero back to my old ways Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,431	__________________ miles to go.... Bigzero's Photo Gallery

Dec 12th, 2004, 20:18	#12
Matty Gee What's wrong with curry for breakfast? I love it! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 212	bump __________________ Check my gallery out : http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser =3636

Apr 3rd, 2008, 18:19	#13
Dilliwala Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 2,889	Indian Railways also have maps on their website: All India map http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/maps/all_india.htm Zonal maps http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/maps/zn_rly_idx.htm

May 19th, 2008, 18:10	#14
pravman Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 10	Schematic Map Not sure if this schematic map is referenced elsewhere, but thought it was pretty useful for major routes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:I...atic_ map.svg

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