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The giant compressor of WAM-4. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-03-13. By Jimmy Jose.

Date: 2000-01-01
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Make SANYO Electric Co.,Ltd. Model SX114
Aperture Value f/2.4 Color Space sRGB
Exposure Bias Value 0 EV Flash No Flash
Focal Length 6 mm ISO 100
Metering Mode Center Weighted Average Shutter Speed Value 0.02 sec
Digital Zoom 0 Date/Time 2000 Jan 01 00:00:00 +0000

Recent comments

khalidkagzi@indiatimes.com

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In fact it is called the main reservor and their are three main compressors which are not located in the HT Compartment but in the pneumatic cubicle which is just behind cab1 in most locos.Also the main Reservoirs of which their are four designated MR1...

In fact it is called the main reservor and their are three main compressors which are not located in the HT Compartment but in the pneumatic cubicle which is just behind cab1 in most locos.Also the main Reservoirs of which their are four designated MR1 Through MR4 feed air to the whole loco and not just to the Brake Pipe

Posted by Guest on 2004 Mar 21 16:24:46 +0000

Alok

Yeah and the Compressor is located inside the HT compartment. It manages to make a deafening noise when in operation bringing up pressure in the brake pipe

Posted by Guest on 2004 Mar 14 19:15:14 +0000

Apurva (iti@vsnl.com)

This is not the air compressor but the master reservoir for storing the compressed air.

Posted by Guest on 2004 Mar 14 08:26:21 +0000

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