Most of the BTPN rakes I have seen have had this arrangement. Since the cargo is often highly flammable material, having a caboose in between the loco and the rake, would give the loco crew enough time to escape to a safe distance in the event of an accident. But then what about the guard in the last caboose? Is the last wagon kept empty for the same purpose?

Posted by Dr.Jitendra Mulky on 2011 Aug 15 10:46:58 +0000

Nice shot! There is a pic of an old steam loco with a passenger service, shot at the same place more than 100 years ago (Hugh Hughes, Indian Locomotives part 1)

Posted by Jimmy Jose on 2011 Aug 15 08:17:19 +0000

Extra roof on the loco!

Posted by Jimmy Jose on 2011 Aug 15 08:15:26 +0000

Nice shot!!

Posted by Jimmy Jose on 2011 Aug 15 07:10:02 +0000

Nice image. Great display of overall atmosphere

Posted by Arzan Kotval on 2011 Aug 15 07:09:01 +0000

Lovely shot.

Posted by Arzan Kotval on 2011 Aug 15 07:08:13 +0000

Excellent wide angle shot. The EMD with loco number in mid looks much better than EMD WDP4 with number above window

Posted by Arzan Kotval on 2011 Aug 15 07:07:18 +0000

Two caboose, one in front and other in the back? Why?

Posted by Jimmy Jose on 2011 Aug 15 07:07:01 +0000

Superb atmosphere. WDP4 looks huge and scary. I hope the Lp didnt scare you by blowing HT horn

Posted by Arzan Kotval on 2011 Aug 15 07:05:51 +0000

Superb

Posted by Arzan Kotval on 2011 Aug 15 07:04:45 +0000