For the records, the first WAP-5 arrival at BCT. WAP-5 #30001 has just brought in the 2952 Rajdhani. And just look at 21828 in the foreground.. Who would say that WCAM-1s should be scrapped after looking at this shining loco? It looks like a new loco awaiting commissioning ;)

Also note how short the WAP-5 is as compared to WCAM-1. (Akshay Marathe)

Date: 2012-02-08
Owner: Akshay Marathe
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Make Sony Ericsson Model C510
Aperture Value f/3.2 Color Space sRGB
Flash No Flash ISO 125
Metering Mode Center Weighted Average Shutter Speed Value 1/8 sec
Digital Zoom Ratio 1 Date/Time 2012 Feb 08 09:05:58 +0000
Comments
One reason for the WCAM1's MPS of 100 kmph is its length - higher speeds causes it to vibrate. This was told to me by a railway official many years back.
Posted by Mani Vijay on 2012 Feb 12 00:31:35 +0000
Always wanted to see this comparison! IR's longest BG electric loco, WCAM-1 and shortest one WAP-5 in single frame.. :)

Thanks for the photograph, Akshay.
Posted by Aamod on 2012 Feb 10 05:14:45 +0000
True, the old need not always give in to the new. Both can co-exist together, as the WCAM-1s still have some life left in them.
Posted by Dr.Jitendra Mulky on 2012 Feb 10 00:39:35 +0000
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