This assembly was used for AC traction masts in the early 70s (or before) - such as Howrah-Tundla/Durg, Igatpuri-Bhusaval, Virar-Ahmedabad. Since then, they changed the orientation of the register arm dropper so that it originates from the middle of...

This assembly was used for AC traction masts in the early 70s (or before) - such as Howrah-Tundla/Durg, Igatpuri-Bhusaval, Virar-Ahmedabad. Since then, they changed the orientation of the register arm dropper so that it originates from the middle of the bracket tube instead of the top. As an illustration, take a look at the left mast in http://www.irfca.org/gallery/openline/IMG_5833.jpg.html and note the orientation of the register arm dropper - the length gets cut down by half, resulting in huge savings in raw material.

Posted by Mani Vijay on 2008 Sep 19 17:04:55 +0000

Many more can be found at this very informative site - http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/financecode/ACTraction-II-P-II/AcTractionIIAppendix10.htm .

Posted by Mani Vijay on 2008 Sep 19 16:46:22 +0000

Can someone explain this? Where is Cantilever Assembly used?

Posted by Ranjeet Ramaswamy Iyer on 2008 Sep 19 13:26:33 +0000