Madhu

21 tons, I guess, is the axle load of the loco

Posted by Guest on 2004 Mar 14 21:50:27 +0000

shriram

one can notice the sand spraying tube.what is the purpose of the chain connected to the cylinder-like thing ?...a part of the brake rigging ?

Posted by Guest on 2004 Mar 15 16:40:39 +0000

I think the chain is for the manual hand brake. The chain leads into the cab, as you can see. Confirmation is needed.

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2004 Mar 15 16:54:55 +0000

Karthik N

I think thats correct, Jay. I have also noticed it on Diesel locos and got it clarified.

Posted by Guest on 2004 Mar 15 21:34:43 +0000