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I have always said light and single locos make a great pic. The WDS-6 of KJM shed idles at BYPL. I saw this guy every time I went to rail fan there! BYPL, 2004-01-18. By Ranganath Eunny.

Date: 2004-01-21
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Ranganath

Are there any Y class or Z class shunters in India? Guess you do not need a W Unigauge system or not.

Posted by Guest on 2004 Jan 22 13:35:44 +0000

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Since the WDSs invariably have railway men ride the catwalk, getting in and out of the loco while shunting, I guess the extra railing helps them. Provides them more secure poles to hold on to. Re: Apu's thought - is it a prelude to how IR will...

Since the WDSs invariably have railway men ride the catwalk, getting in and out of the loco while shunting, I guess the extra railing helps them. Provides them more secure poles to hold on to. Re: Apu's thought - is it a prelude to how IR will designate locos in the future ? – since the W will be redundant with project uni-gauge.

Posted by Guest on 2004 Jan 22 12:27:20 +0000

Ranganath

The classification is not partly painted, but has faded due to some greasy substance on it. I agree with Apurva that many shunters have additional railings. I have seen them at the Vizag port with these railings.

Posted by Guest on 2004 Jan 22 06:02:52 +0000

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