ERS Shed Trip

Two similar numbered WDM 2's 16457 and 16857 await to go for different types of test runs. 16457 is going to go for test after replacing the crank gear. 16857 is going to go after a heavy POH schedule. Ernakulam Diesel Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

The beautifully painted 16857 up close. The loco will be hauling only goods for a month or so after it's heavy schedule. Ernakulam Diesel Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

A very busy day draws to an end. How long will this diesel shed survive? Soon we may see WAG's and WAM's here in these pit lanes, instead of the WDM 2's. The shed will get converted to an Electric Shed soon. Ernakulam Diesel Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

Ernakulam's first baldie and WDM 2C, Erode's 14030 has been transferred to ERS. The loco is being repainted to the ERS orange livery (the livery seen in this picture is the original DLW livery). Three more WDM 2C's have been transferred last week. Totall

Erode's WDM 2C 14030 being repainted to Ernakulam livery after it's transfer to Ernakulam. Within a few hours, the Erode's grey will be gone forever from this loco. Ernakulam Diesel Shed, 2005-04-23. Jimmy Jose.

A new TPR turbocharger to be fitted on a WDM 2. Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

ABB turbocharger - View 1. Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

ABB turbocharger - View 2. Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

The ALCO 720 turbocharger - View 1. Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

The ALCO 720 turbocharger - View 2. Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

Inverted WDM 2 trolley with traction motor fitted to it. Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

The mating gears. The larger one is on the wheel and smaller, pinion gear, is on the motor. Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

WDM fuel pumps waiting for repair. Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

This Ratlam WDM 2 is getting emergency treatment for water siphoning at Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

Ernakulam WDM 2 16804 geting stripped at Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

The maze of cooling pipes in a WDM 2. Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

Another look at the maze and the compressor is hides in between this maze. Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

The WDM 2's compressor. Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

WDM 2's giant alternator - view 1. Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

WDM 2's giant alternator - view 2. Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

Another view of the complete alternator set and cam gear. Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

The WDM 2's cam gear. This gear mates with two other gears making the V Engine. Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

The WDM 2 cam shaft. On 16804. By Jimmy Jose.

The WDM 2 cylinder head. On 16804. By Jimmy Jose.

WDM 2 cylinder. This is the best pic I could get. On 16804. By Jimmy Jose.

The WDM 2 piston with connecting rod attatched to it. Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

WDM 2 cylinder manifolds. Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.