this train has really stuggled to be successful! not sure if it still is.

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2005 Apr 18 19:55:54 +0000

17 years later... TKD shed is moving back to the same livery for its WDM2s. Check http://www.irfca.org/photos/Diesel/18878R

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2005 Apr 18 13:22:26 +0000

The rake can't be so old as to need scrapping. I wonder why the rake is not being utilised somewhere else.

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2005 Apr 17 22:21:28 +0000

This diagram is customized for the level crossing by also writing down the number of telegraph/ ohe post at 600m/ 1200m. On the post itself, red dots are provided for easy identification.

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2005 Apr 16 14:32:39 +0000

Dynamic Track Stabilizer: Imparts (enhanced) vibrations causing the track to consolidate faster after a maintenance operation like lifting/ screening etc.

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2005 Apr 15 14:29:07 +0000

The width is also a problem. The schedule of dimensions provide for a minimum distance of 5.33 m on BG between the c/l of the track and the FOB on a passenger platform. Here the columns are very near the edge of the narrow island platform.

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2005 Apr 14 21:52:05 +0000

A UTV used for loading/ unloading pway material. Can haul a flat wagon and a camp coach

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2005 Apr 14 21:39:01 +0000

Thats a good gesture by KR to have a bridge for easy wheelchair access. But just imagine how much one would have to walk back and forth with heavy luggage to cross just one track!

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2005 Apr 14 18:36:53 +0000

The FOB is designed for easy wheelchair access.

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2005 Apr 14 17:48:44 +0000

Alok, this one is probably a much older rake repainted... i assume that looking at the headlights, originally single beam retrofitted as a twin beam :. that could also explain the difference in looks

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2005 Apr 14 11:05:57 +0000