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Apurva (iti@vsnl.com)
The support railings are found on many WDS 6s - I wonder why the loco classification WDS 6 is partially painted over.
Posted by Guest on 2004 Jan 22 03:56:41 +0000
Ranganath
The classification is not partly painted, but has faded due to some greasy substance on it. I agree with Apurva that many shunters have additional railings. I have seen them at the Vizag port with these railings.
Posted by Guest on 2004 Jan 22 06:02:52 +0000
Suki
Since the WDSs invariably have railway men ride the catwalk, getting in and out of the loco while shunting, I guess the extra railing helps them. Provides them more secure poles to hold on to. Re: Apu's thought - is it a prelude to how IR will designate locos in the future ? since the W will be redundant with project uni-gauge.
Posted by Guest on 2004 Jan 22 12:27:20 +0000
Ranganath
Are there any Y class or Z class shunters in India? Guess you do not need a W Unigauge system or not.
Posted by Guest on 2004 Jan 22 13:35:44 +0000
Alok
Additional support railings on this loco. I wonder if this is one off or they are doing them to all shunters. Is a good sign.
Posted by Guest on 2004 Jan 21 18:37:46 +0000