the wdp4 was used for this trial run because the WAP5 and the WCAM2P locos (locos which haul the regula mumbai raj) are available in limited numbers, and since this trial was run on off schedule hours, no loco would have been available. secondly, the wcam2p has a speed potential of only 120kmph while the wdp4 can do 150+. the purpose of the trail was to test these rakes at 140kmph, therefore a wcam2p would not have been suitable beyond vadodara.

I remeber travelling with my dad from HWH to Varanasi in Doon exp during the early 1980's as a kid. The loco had this peculiar turbine like sound and it was exiting. I still remember the WDM 4 that hauled us. The fate of this beautifull loco is in the pg no: 5 of this site.

This guy wouldn't look out of place in the army either.

Ah, wood panelling.

yes-i made it . and it does move . check the video uploaded on the same page.

Did you folks notice the buffers - they are the old 1960's type buffers!

Is this one of those converted locos??

Possible, but guard rails are only in the hilly section. It looks to me as if the train is approacing the hilly section and the shot is of the train lookin out behind.

Is this the title of the foto? My WAP 1 after completion of the track and painting of the loco. Photo by vicky... This is the name of the foto. Nice bit of engineering. Does it actually move? Great. Congrats to the builder..

This pic is taken in TKD electric shed. The mirrors were not used at all but the idea was inspired from American practice (maybe even European?) to keep a track on the rake behind. This is very common on US diesel locomotives.