Any idea what is the red contraption is? Never seen that before on any EMD loco. Also, there were LCD screens installed on top of both the driver's desks. Never seen those either. ()
Date: 2010-06-20
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| Make | Nokia | Model | E71 |
| Aperture Value | f/3 | Color Space | sRGB |
| Flash | No Flash | Focal Length | 4.9 mm |
| Digital Zoom Ratio | 3.01 | Date/Time | 2010 Jun 20 09:53:53 +0000 |
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That is a locotrol receiver.
It is used for wireless MU'ing of locomotives.
Posted by Rahul Rao on 2013 Oct 28 10:35:53 +0000
To me, it appears like some kind of dome antenna for wireless (cellular?) communication.
Posted by Harsh Vardhan on 2010 Jun 25 02:11:51 +0000
The various analogue gauges of the control stand are integrated into composite TFT panels. This has been mentioned under point # 20 in
The various analogue gauges of the control stand are integrated into composite TFT panels. This has been mentioned under point # 20 in this document.
Also check point # 39 - the PIXI display mentioned therein is explained on this page.
Medha Servodrives in Hyderabad had this product on their website. Sadly their website is not online - http://www.medhaindia.com/
The roofmounted part may be the Anti-collision device (ACD) sensor - this loco is meant to go on the NEFR route where the ACD system is active. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti_Collision_Device
Posted by Apurva Bahadur on 2010 Jun 20 14:31:57 +0000