Cab Photos of Electric Locomotives

Date: 2004-01-22
Owner: Gallery Administrator
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The simulator running now, the train loaded is Rajdhani and the section is Allahabad-Mughal Sarai.

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Control panel of the troubleshooting simulator. There are lots of switches (not seen) on the extreme right corner of this room which the trainer operates and the driver has to diagnose the problem and rectify. Some part of the person seen on the right of

#30003

The notebook is probably the log register of WAG-5 #30003. Behind this are some controls for the driver. Rahul

Brake

This must be the train brake. Rahul

Dials

These four circular dials also exist in WAP-7 class of locos, do they have the same function? Rahul

Switches

Various switches inside WAP-5 #30003, but what do this LCD screen at the left display? Rahul

Speedometer

I had the idea that the speedometers are modefied to calculate energy consumption, is it not so? Also, what do this circular dial on the top of it show? Rahul

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Modified driving cab of LGD-WAP4-22313.Refer to Jimmy Jose's snap for a exterior look of the same WAP4. (Kunal Doddanavar)

Rearranged cabs of WAP1 22001: switch panel is now at left, MP is more centred and the meters are to the right. Speedo and brake

Rearranged cabs of WAP1 22001: switch panel is now at left, MP is more centred and the meters are to the right. Speedo and brakes are on the extreme left. (poochivenkat)

BHEL WAG7 Master Controller with reverser removed

Close-up view of the Master Controller.Once the reverser handle is removed the MP is locked in zero position in BHEL WAG7 loco. (Khalid Kagzi)

Fault Display and Signal lamps

View of the Microprocessor screen,Signal-lamp panel and the air-conditioning control panel in BHEL WAG7 loco. (Khalid Kagzi)

BHEL WAG7 Driver's Desk

Driver's desk of BHEL WAG7 showing the new type of master controller provided in these locos.The layout of the cab and controls is quite ergonomic especially the speedometer's location which will ensure that the driver does not have to crane his neck to w

BHEL WAG7 Asst driver's side

The assistant driver's side of BHEL WAG7 loco.Note the Walkie-Talkie charging pedestal and the VCD control panel.The green button is used to reset the VCD timer if the driver is temporarily unable to satisfy any of the resetting conditions. (Khalid Kagzi

Push Button panel BHEL WAG7

Push-Buttons on driver's desk of BHEL WAG7.Note the provision of BPQWC which is used to weaken the field of traction motors of the leading bogie to reduce/prevent wheel slipping.This provision is found in very few locos.Also note the dial type notch repea

Operating Instructions--BHEL WAG7 MP

Operating Instructions for Air-conditioning unit,Master Controller and Vigilance Control Device which is also provided in BHEL WAG7 loco. (Khalid Kagzi)