Aburoad WDG3 #14871 pushing(yes pushing!)a loaded BOXN rake out of Vyara yard onto the mainline.There was a WAG7 at the head of the train but apparently this WDG3 is undergoing some kind of trial.Its been fitted with something called a "Turbo Super-Charger" and is temporarily booked to run as a WDM3D as per instructions of ABR shed.Hence,its hauling capacity is reduced.This seems to be a safe environment test as a failure would not result in detention as a regular loco is available at the head of the train.The guy leaning out of the window is the driver.
The Brake-Pipe of the loco is not attached to the formation.Braking is entirely in the hands of the driver of the leading WAG7.

Date: 2008-05-10
Owner: Khalid Kagzi
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ABR WDG3 Pushing BOXN
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Make Canon Model Canon PowerShot A710 IS
Aperture Value f/4 Color Space Uncalibrated
Flash No Flash Metering Mode Multi-Segment
Shutter Speed Value 1/500 sec Digital Zoom Ratio 1
Date/Time 2008 May 10 09:12:39 +0100
Comments
Nice catch & also like the colour of the WDG3A.
Posted by Arzan Kotval on 2008 May 13 08:17:05 +0100
1st of all its an excellent pic...again turbo super charger IR is gonna make ferraris out of Alcos...cool!!
Posted by Deepak Murali on 2008 May 13 03:56:12 +0100
Perhaps a different type/brand of turbo you mean which is underoing trials... But that doesnt reduce the hauling power.

Great solid-looking loco.
Posted by Sriram P on 2008 May 12 05:35:27 +0100
How about an intercooler too !
Posted by Zubin J Dotivala on 2008 May 12 04:47:51 +0100
Very interesting. A turbo charger is already present in all our Alco locomotives. A super charger could provide some additional boost in power & torque, it cannot reduce the hauling capacity
Posted by Sandeep Mohan on 2008 May 11 16:20:41 +0100
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