ZE-18 --- Purulia Queen aka Black Queen was manufactured by Corpet Louvet of Paris, France in the year 1948. This beautiful 2-8-2 ZE class loco was inducted in service during 1951 at 2 ft 6 inches narrow-gauge section between Ranchi & Purulia. Later it was used in Ranchi-Lohardanga section as well. It was finally put to rest in 2002. Now marking its gracious presence at Purulia Station. Photographed by Subhadyouti Bose. D.O.P. - 17th February 2018.