WAG 6 technical sheet indicates that these locos use Thyristor Chopper technology with independent excitation for motors. In this case notching would not be present as semiconductors would control excitation of motor under variable load by varying excitation voltage. This arrangement coupled with Wheel slip detection might be useful considering WAG 6 work with heavier loads and steep grades of KK line.

PS: Look at the stylish shades on LP ;-)

Posted by Anant K Singh on 2009 Aug 25 04:58:04 +0000

What a spacious cab...

Posted by Samar on 2009 Aug 24 16:27:24 +0000

AFAIK, the WAG 6 series had SEPEX transmission, which is the ultimate in DC motor traction technology. Hence it could have a common motoring/braking control. The control stand is so compact! Note the classy spotlight on the top left illuminating the controls and the easy maintenance access hatch to the headlamps set in the roof. The circular wheel in the view is obviously the parking brake.

Posted by Apurva Bahadur on 2009 Aug 24 16:20:48 +0000

My guess is that he is trying to calculate at what time and at which station will be the next crossing.

Posted by Dr.Jitendra Mulky on 2009 Aug 24 14:49:19 +0000

Yes This is VSP sir !!!

Posted by Raj Bhavsar on 2009 Aug 23 08:33:11 +0000

Is it our TT master VSP making notes?

Posted by Pawan Koppa on 2009 Aug 23 08:22:47 +0000

Is it "Shimiliaguda" station..where something is been jotted down??

Posted by Sachin Buddhisagar on 2009 Aug 23 07:53:40 +0000

Bharat, what is the reason for the appearance of green spots at the base of the WAG-5 loco. Even I have experienced this while taking pics in cloudy / fading light conditions.

Posted by Ramdev Gowda on 2009 Aug 21 13:01:12 +0000

Awesome pic.. The WAG6C looks fantastic!!

Posted by Sriram P on 2009 Aug 21 11:56:38 +0000

SHANX!!!!! PUT THESE PICS IN FIRST CLASS.

Posted by Ramdev Gowda on 2009 Aug 21 03:45:35 +0000