Thanks a Lot for the Compliment ,of comparing me to the WDG4 ,large heavy and full of brains.

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2004 Nov 24 09:54:37 +0000

Wow, what a makeover for what was probably the ugliest loco on IR - check this image for a comparision http://www.irfca.org/photos/ShanxMisc/14002_G?full=1
The loco is a WDM3A and was based at TKD shed earlier

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2004 Nov 24 04:37:13 +0000

Bhalo!! in Kolkota and Barobar!! in Mumbai. Destined to go to Show Case.

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2004 Nov 24 00:36:27 +0000

I must clarify, both DHMUs and DEMUs are a type of DMU. The one in my picture is a DEMU.

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2004 Nov 23 04:30:57 +0000

I think its a Diesel Multiple Unit. I read somewhere that a Diesel Hyradulic Multiple Unit has only 3 coaches. This one has more than just 3.

This is what I think the difference is (someone can feel free to correct me, I am neither mechanical engineer nor an electrical engineer)
A DHMU is like a large car that uses automatic transmission. Power is hydraulically transmitted to the wheels. DMUs on the other hand run a diesel generator that produces electricty which then runs traction motors.
I guess its less cumbersome to handle electricity (which can be easily controlled by thyristors etc for speed control), than it is to manage raw mechanical power, so DEMUs are more popular.

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2004 Nov 23 04:29:50 +0000

wha's the LV board doin on the WDS-6 no.36141

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2004 Nov 23 03:52:20 +0000

rare capture indeed!

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2004 Nov 23 03:47:11 +0000

Yes, this is indeed a common feature in all the trains operating under CR. However, not all locos put up boards indicating the train names. I haven't seen this feature in any other divisions of IR.

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2004 Nov 22 20:11:09 +0000

So here it is, unarguably the noisiest loco in IR; the great WCG-2!!! Those who haven't heard it howling, do come to Mumbai & visit either Karjat or Kasara station on CR and get mad on hearing its deafening howl!!!

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2004 Nov 22 19:59:59 +0000

this loco can haul 26 coaches with ease and maximum efficiency,this loco little cousin the wap5 class is for high speed rajdhani and shatabdi running upto 150+kmph

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2004 Nov 22 17:22:51 +0000