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Recently Tondiarpet(TNP) shed has got many transfers from ED.This unit a WDM2A,#17678 pulls into Villupuram Junction with the PDY-TPTY passenger.Not only GOC but also Erode DLS uses metallic paint on its ALCOs.Also note the new TNP shed logo that is sticked on the power.Villupuram.2007-06-02.By Ashwanth.

Date: 2007-06-04
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Considering the curve, the inner surface of the outer rail should be polished. Also, in a straight line track, if the track is laid well, only a small band at the top of the rail will be polished (showing that there is no lateral swaying of the bogie...

Considering the curve, the inner surface of the outer rail should be polished. Also, in a straight line track, if the track is laid well, only a small band at the top of the rail will be polished (showing that there is no lateral swaying of the bogie when the train is moving).

Posted by Jagadheep D on 2007 Jun 05 17:34:20 +0000

Some more width in horizontal direction would have helped (golden ratio of 4:3). Right now the WDM is "suffocating" otherwise impressive image. Rails appear rusted, head surface not gleaming - is it a lesser used road?

Posted by Gaurav Varshney on 2007 Jun 04 18:37:22 +0000

Imposing eh?? Awesome image!

Posted by Siddhartha Ganesh on 2007 Jun 04 12:34:00 +0000

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