^{As-Salamu Alaykum (Peace Be Upon You)} I am participating this contest, [SFB Atlas #10 ; Pin Your Recent Place](https://steemit.com/steem-for-bangladesh/@solaymann/sfb-atlas-10-pin-your-recent-place). Thank you @solaymann for organizing this beautiful contest. The largest railway workshop in Bangladesh is located in Saidpur, and it’s always fascinating for me to see the kinds of work that take place there. Every time I visit, I’m amazed at how massive railway coaches are repaired and maintained inside this workshop. ![1000033623.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRV3XzwDGDHDuerQJXCtQ1jv9iYFsCtwTJPeGi9WQxkLw/1000033623.jpg)| |- |^{Cover Photo. Carriage Shop Building} ___ #### Location code ___ Map | Location Code Of Carriage Shop, Saidpur Railway Workshop - |- Steem-atlas |[//]:# (!steematlas 25.7939 lat 88.8864 long Carriage Shop, Saidpur Railway Workshop d3scr) Google Map | QVVP+HH Saidpur, Bangladesh, [link](https://maps.app.goo.gl/HTx65NRTFyBKG9LCA) Opening and closing hours | 7 a.m.-4.30 p.m. - |- In this post, I’d like to share a bit about my visit to the Carriage Shop at Saidpur Railway Workshop, along with some interesting insights into how things operate behind the scenes. ![1000033624.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcbryk6HfiGgfnWvtcemQwBaKy8wXCEmETabTevz1cScW/1000033624.jpg)| |- |^{Beautiful logo on the wall} ![1000033626.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUaTXg1YsdX3Y6JMGYAPu5eLvywBspg4PJ3RFtwXZsAdN/1000033626.jpg)| |- |^{A carriage is undergoing repair. It was located in front of the shop} ![1000033631.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYKtS7wgcxp4FPTJXyZA63Ei44io71iRSuNo6QW6Naj4j/1000033631.jpg)| |- |^{Another carriage under repair} As I approached the Carriage Shop, I immediately got a sense of the important work being done there. I noticed several train coaches were lined up outside, clearly undergoing repair. The busy atmosphere and the number of coaches under repair made it clear to me how much work goes on here. ![1000033627.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRXsJyHvshtWMMnsiSo8HpwscaZC2L685nqWoRjvqUP5b/1000033627.jpg)| |- |^{Emergency phone numbers: Fire Service 01727-785384, Railway Hospital 01711-692861} ![1000033630.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTKitDZ8ZTTjzjtfKnuGxpGLFJRKoS9RwhNp1WuJWrxV2/1000033630.jpg)| |- |^{Office of a railway incharge} ![1000033628.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdNernGAFpucdPwZNUbircuyCxB7CPKBjesLU3C35ZU6t/1000033628.jpg)| |- |^{A beautiful monument next to the incharge office} Upon entering the shop, I noticed a list of emergency contact numbers on the wall, indicating how well-organized and safety-conscious the environment is. Nearby, I spotted a small but beautiful monument of a train, placed right next to the office of a railway in-charge. That little monument made me feel just how iconic and historic this Carriage Shop truly is. ![1000033636.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUNcHDXXsjScgiVQSKkrTrXaDDBPguS8pUv2YMi99a39s/1000033636.jpg)| |- |^{A view of the huge carriage shop} ![1000033638.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYs7Coxv5dp1zMnW9YkyHfQfiXjwkWR3w7ZG5Nn6AGXZV/1000033638.jpg)| |- |^{The new chairs are laid out on the floor of the carriage shop. They are waiting to be installed in a railway coach} ![1000033639.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmanW58Us41tytYKb2wPtXi8V39udPkTxNiEVpvimSR3rQ/1000033639.jpg)| |- |^{Some seats that have been removed from railway coaches} The Carriage Shop was massive, and inside, I saw various parts and equipment used in trains. All around the workshop, several train coaches were in different stages of repair, some lifted, some being painted, and others undergoing mechanical work. The entire place felt like the heart of railway maintenance. ![1000033644.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmR7a3ih7azQS3nERCpEAHmyy8M3XgBTTqwRW5M2i1iHP4/1000033644.jpg)| |- |^{President Salon (1265 RA). The coach used by the British Queen} Around the center of the Carriage Shop, something special caught my eye, a vintage rail coach with a truly historic presence. As I got closer, I realized it was no ordinary coach. According to the signboard placed next to it, this was a **President Saloon** coach, and its story was quite remarkable. To avoid any copyright concerns, I want to mention that the historical information I’m sharing here was provided by the railway management. --- **About the President Saloon:** The **Saidpur Railway Factory**, the largest of its kind in Bangladesh, is not only a place of railway engineering but also a guardian of railway history and heritage. Among its many treasures lies a wooden **President Saloon**, built in **England in 1927**, bearing the identification number **1265 RA** (Reserve for Administration). ![1000033645.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPYPr7bBnv8kLePr29jEwDtNftjXEJjF8P8ctrsotf9Tq/1000033645.jpg)| |- |^{Main entrance to the President Saloon} This luxurious coach was once used by high-ranking officials, including the **Queen of Britain** to travel across India during the British colonial era. It is now preserved inside the Saidpur Railway Factory Museum as a symbol of that historic period. Made entirely of wood and fully air-conditioned, the coach includes: * A presidential bedroom * Two separate rooms for attendants * A kitchen with a space for cooks * A luxurious bathroom featuring a high commode, wash basin, bathtub, and shower * A conference room for meetings ![1000033646.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVxyVQmttyHub9BAaidWmbSr3GpKXQ8CQ1x7MjNgbKB5j/1000033646.jpg) While most coaches have 8 wheels, this one is built on **12 wheels**, reflecting its superior design and royal status. The interior features royal furnishings, classic electrical fittings, and decor that reflects the elegance of that time. After the **partition of India**, the coach became part of the **East Pakistan Railway** on **June 28, 1948**. Following the independence of Bangladesh, it was used by several heads of state. Now, this Presidential Saloon is preserved with care inside the museum of the Saidpur Railway Factory, serving as a vital piece of railway heritage and an educational landmark for future generations. ![1000033651.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRgyjRNqxcdpvTmeBRpoWghEVP4ytYoRNPCKwTDktPoiU/1000033651.jpg)| |- |^{In addition to fixing carriages, other significant work is completed in the welding and carpenter sections} ![1000033653.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWVmZf9QkPv8ZaJurDay9KtWShPt3A3EVk8zwyMXVPitt/1000033653.jpg)| |- |^{Welding section} The Carriage Shop isn’t just home to carriage repairs and the historic President Saloon, it also houses several other important sections, such as the welding section and the carpentry section, where different technical and structural works are carried out with skill and precision. I saw many coaches freshly painted, looking almost brand new, while others were still waiting to have each part restored. ![1000033657.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRvsQYGfyj2SKoNyQRd6JbdTEMeuDoKvmBUs8bQZxqSki/1000033657.jpg)| |- |^{The body of a passenger train under repair} ![1000033659.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUw3ZWcPFcwX1cqu4MQDseX9M4waTvLJJWFT1Y1WuxpaJ/1000033659.jpg)| |- |^{A recently painted coach under repair} It was interesting to realize that the very passenger trains we often travel on are repaired right here in this workshop. From the outside, a train always looks grand and powerful but seeing a coach under repair, without its parts and lifeless, gave me a different perspective. It felt almost like looking at a sleeping giant, waiting to come back to life. Now, I’d like to share with you some details about the train coach repair activities, as provided by the Saidpur Railway Workshop management. These activities give a better idea of how carefully and professionally the coaches are restored and maintained here. #### GOH Repair Activities of Passenger Coaches | Day Range | Department / Shop | Job Description | Duration | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------| | 1st day | Carriage sash and TN sash | (1) Dismantling: Breaking the floor/cement, removing the inside panels, ceiling, roof, panels, windows, water tanks, pipe fittings, fans, lights, etc. | 03 days | | | | (2) Cutting the floor, outside body, water molding, etc. | | | 4th day | Bogie shop and yard shop | (1) Lifting the car body and placing the coach on a dummy trolley. | 01 fill up | | | | (2) Sending coaches to short blasting plants. | | | Day 5 to Day 8 | GOH Shop | (1) Shot blasting. | 04 days | | 9th day | Paint Shop | (1) Anti-corrosion paint. | 1 day | | Day 10 to Day 17 | Carriage and welding shop | (1) Underframe repair: Removal and repair of necessary parts such as headstock, crossbar, middlebar, diagonal bar, solebar, centerseam, etc. | 08 days | | 18th day to 25th day | Carriage shop, welding shop and paint shop | (1) Car body repair (repair of Z pillar, window bottom U, door pillar, purline, roof wall, outside panel, water molding, etc.). | 08 days | | | | (2) Anti-corrosive paint. | | | 26th day to 29th day | Carriage shop and paint shop | (1) Replacement of the valve tail floor seat. | 04 days | | | | (2) Construction of toilet structures. | | | | | (3) Fitting the 'U' frame of the seat. | | | | | (4) Door addition. | | | | | (5) Anti-corrosive paint. | | | 30th day to 39th day | Carriage shop, FTL, shop and paint shop | (1) Electrical wiring. | 10 days | | | | (2) Addition of stone wool/glass wool. | | | | | (3) Inside paneling. | | | | | (4) Window addition. | | | | | (5) Water tank replacement. | | | | | (6) Addition of head rack brackets, alarm fittings, etc. | | | | | (7) Brush filling, putty, knife filling, rubbing and undercoating. | | | 40th day to 43rd day | Carriage, paint shop and buggy shop | (1) Mation. | 04 days | | | | (2) Addition of bathroom fittings including commode, wash basin. | | | | | (3) Painting (finishing). | | | | | (4) Repair of bogie trolley. | | | 44th to 47th day | Carriage, FTL, Paint, Buggy, and Inspection | (1) Tight frame addition. | 04 days | | | | (2) Addition of seat cushion. | | | | | (3) Adding fans and lights. | | | | | (4) Lettering. | | | | | (5) Head back pipe addition. | | | | | (6) Trolley lowering. | | | | | (7) Interim inspection. | | | 48th to 49th day | Buggy and Carriage | (1) Trolley adjustment and measurement. | 02 days | | | | (2) Brake test. | | | | | (3) Addition of buffer and crew coupler. | | | 50th day | Inspection | (1) Final inspection. | 1 day | | | | (2) Trial and Turn Out. | Total= 50 days | ![1000033660.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQme7gdgJZBcorqPUAdAsBHRhqsj1XQyFbkFSGBRa5nDx86/1000033660.jpg)| |- |^{A layout drawing of MG carriage} ![1000033662.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVXEcB8n3ECGVZDenjeb5SZT5PKKuHLLbvdGwzYgV79gq/1000033662.jpg)| |- |^{Another railway coach under repair} I was only able to observe some of the repair activities for a short time, just a few seconds here and there. If I had the chance to stay longer inside the Carriage Shop, I could have shared more detailed information about the full repairing process. It also would’ve been fascinating to see the luxurious interior of the historical President Saloon up close. But not everyone is allowed to enter or view it from the inside. Still, despite the limited access, it was a truly enjoyable visit for me. I learned a lot and felt amazed by the scale of work happening there. I am inviting @pea07, @mohammadfaisal & @damithudaya to take part in the contest. ___ ^{Camera Device- Helio 40} ___ ^{Support @pennsif and @pennsif.witness for the growth of this platform.}^{Vote for @pennsif.witness using this [link](https://steemlogin.com/sign/account-witness-vote?witness=pennsif.witness&approve=1)} ___ ##### **Thank you for reading ❤️** ___