Karthik N

I think thats correct, Jay. I have also noticed it on Diesel locos and got it clarified.

Posted by Guest on 2004 Mar 15 21:34:43 +0000

Karthik N

Is this the Transformer Oil Cooling Unit ??

Posted by Guest on 2004 Mar 15 21:32:12 +0000

I think the chain is for the manual hand brake. The chain leads into the cab, as you can see. Confirmation is needed.

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2004 Mar 15 16:54:55 +0000

shriram

one can notice the sand spraying tube.what is the purpose of the chain connected to the cylinder-like thing ?...a part of the brake rigging ?

Posted by Guest on 2004 Mar 15 16:40:39 +0000

Madhu

21 tons, I guess, is the axle load of the loco

Posted by Guest on 2004 Mar 14 21:50:27 +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

malabar

absolutely jimmy.. best livery indeed..

Posted by Guest on 2004 Mar 14 13:22:47 +0000

shriram

this photo answers a recent doubt...the two hoses connect the independent brakes of 2 or more locos travelling light
...MR for main reservoir.

Posted by Guest on 2004 Mar 14 09:07:37 +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

Zubin

the 2860 up Touches 110 KMPH on a section haveing Max speed of 105. I guess a lil bit here and there does not matter

Posted by Guest on 2004 Mar 12 08:21:35 +0000