After 72 glorious years of existence, today marks the end of mainline service for DC electric locomotives on Indian Railways. Goodbye howling WCGs, you will be missed. :( (Karan)

Date: 2005-01-01
Owner: Gallery Administrator
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Make SONY Model DSC-T5
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ISO 64 Metering Mode Multi-Segment
Shutter Speed Value 1/13 sec Date/Time 2005 Jan 01 03:50:38 +0000
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Well, Im sure we'll see these locos at Kalyan and also in Mumbai for some more time, as AC might not make it beyond Badlapur before next year I guess.
Posted by Nimish Goray on 2010 May 03 05:09:24 +0100
Abhishek, you are right. IRFCA FAQ mentions first DC locomotives were delivered in 1928, making it 82 years of service. My mistake.
Posted by Karan Desai on 2010 May 02 18:40:29 +0100
I suppose its more than that. I think DC electrics came to Mumbai in 1930.....
Posted by Abhishek Risbud on 2010 May 02 18:11:42 +0100
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