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Sequence 3 of 3: the Long BTPN Rake passes from viaduct. (Jattin Bhavsar)

Date: 2011-07-02
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Make Canon Model Canon EOS 450D
Aperture Value f/4.6 Color Space sRGB
Exposure Bias Value -0.33 EV Exposure Program Aperture Priority
Flash No Flash Focal Length 60 mm
ISO 100 Metering Mode Multi-Segment
Shutter Speed Value 1/660 sec Date/Time 2011 Jul 02 14:57:56 +0000

Recent comments

I am only guessing here but I feel that the provision on caboose on either ends could be reduce the turn around time for these rakes. After all, it does not take very long to load/unload these wagons.

Posted by Harsh Vardhan on 2011 Aug 18 03:50:01 +0000

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Most of the BTPN rakes I have seen have had this arrangement. Since the cargo is often highly flammable material, having a caboose in between the loco and the rake, would give the loco crew enough time to escape to a safe distance in the event of an...

Most of the BTPN rakes I have seen have had this arrangement. Since the cargo is often highly flammable material, having a caboose in between the loco and the rake, would give the loco crew enough time to escape to a safe distance in the event of an accident. But then what about the guard in the last caboose? Is the last wagon kept empty for the same purpose?

Posted by Dr.Jitendra Mulky on 2011 Aug 15 10:46:58 +0000

Two caboose, one in front and other in the back? Why?

Posted by Jimmy Jose on 2011 Aug 15 07:07:01 +0000

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