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hi anant,@Ankit Kumar 001 is right about shortages of loco faced in India. While Indian factories are one of the largest manufacturers of locomotives (CLW produces 280 odd electrics with 20 more coming from ELW Bhusawal and Dahod and DLW varanasi around 170-180 WDG 4D and WDP 4D with DMW patiala and Parel and Golden Rock workshops some ALCO 251C WDM3D). this figure still falls short of required number considering codal retirement of older WCAM 1 WAM 4 WAG 5B and ofcourse WDM2 diesels.
while a new Electric facility is coming up at Dankuni W Bengal, not much progress is made on diesel loco front.
so in respect to export of locos to PR, where in my understanding only ALCO variants would be universally useful (given lower axle loading), export would be tricky and this is where Chinese loco manufacturers have been successful in supply.
given the fact that Bangladesh, Sri lanka also use broad gauge rails along with Pakistan, maybe this issue can be taken up in some SAARC meet. Indian WDM 3A and WDM 3D class is already performing very well in both Bangladesh and Sri lanka.
thanks sudhirji.hi anant,
You have vast knowledge of railway and the locomotives i read so many your post regarding the railway it is very informative.
how did you get these information did you have any family background or .....thanks sudhirji.
its a childhood fascination of trains and travels, luckily it is still around even at this age.
Just a hobby, it started from railway photography and then later got attracted to the technical part of it.how did you get these information did you have any family background or .....
so what are your profession is you are a professional photographer ????Just a hobby, it started from railway photography and then later got attracted to the technical part of it.
IR btw are quite open as far as public access to technical and engineering aspects of the technology, so it really isn't very difficult to find details. Also during my photography trips and sessions, i've found common railway men very friendly.several loco pilots have graciously allowed me to have a look inside their locos and explained technical nuances.
just my humble opinion but to me learning about railways of a country like ours is a very nice way to learn about its history, people and culture.
no i'm a mechanical engineer working for a power plant.so what are your profession is you are a professional photographer ????
Just a hobby, it started from railway photography and then later got attracted to the technical part of it.
IR btw are quite open as far as public access to technical and engineering aspects of the technology, so it really isn't very difficult to find details. Also during my photography trips and sessions, i've found common railway men very friendly.several loco pilots have graciously allowed me to have a look inside their locos and explained technical nuances.
just my humble opinion but to me learning about railways of a country like ours is a very nice way to learn about its history, people and culture.
no i'm a mechanical engineer working for a power plant.
photography is a hobby.
using gas turbine engines is not something new. Union pacific and later russian railways have used GT as prime mover.There was news a while back, kaveri engine to power locos. Shed some light on it buddy.
i have my trusty old Canon 500D with 50 f1.8, 70-200 f4L IS and a 400 f 5.6L lenses.What do u use to click?
Well all I remember are the colorful, trucks, buses and coaches in Karachi. They look good and are painted by artists but I can't manage to climb onto or off one without falling. They keep moving even when they are told to stop... how are they told to stop? By banging on the door several times. I have travelled on them twice, both times fallen getting down. An old friend twisted his knee getting off it.This looks good.
Pakistan is making some GREAT AC coaches for our trains and the new ones really are stunning! A treat to travel in. I hope Railways can improve further on the timing issues and then it will be a perfect way to travel.
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1. recently there was a news in International Rail Journal that a consortium led by Kawasaki heavy industries had won an order of 200 HHP locos for DFC. the technology will be provided by Hitachi and the loco is rated at 7200 kw (~9500 hp).@anant_s
Sir one more question. As Japan is funding our western Freight Corridor, we will be buying 200 locomotives from Japan . What is the present status of the plan.And will we be getting TOT on those 9000hp beasts? Also which Japanese firm will deliver them?