Sequence 3 of 3: the Long BTPN Rake passes from viaduct. (Jattin Bhavsar)

Date: 2011-07-02
Owner: Jatin Bhavsar
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Make Canon Model Canon EOS 450D
Aperture Value f/4.6 Color Space sRGB
Exposure Program Aperture Priority Flash No Flash
ISO 100 Metering Mode Multi-Segment
Shutter Speed Value 1/660 sec Date/Time 2011 Jul 02 14:57:56 +0100
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I am only guessing here but I feel that the provision on caboose on either ends could be reduce the turn around time for these rakes. After all, it does not take very long to load/unload these wagons.
Posted by Harsh Vardhan on 2011 Aug 18 04:50:01 +0100
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Most of the BTPN rakes I have seen have had this arrangement. Since the cargo is often highly flammable material, having a caboose in between the loco and the rake, would give the loco crew enough time to escape to a safe distance in the event of an...
Posted by Dr.Jitendra Mulky on 2011 Aug 15 11:46:58 +0100
Two caboose, one in front and other in the back? Why?
Posted by Jimmy Jose on 2011 Aug 15 08:07:01 +0100
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