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21 tons axle load indicated here under the WAM-4. Ernakulam, 2004-03-13. By Jimmy Jose.

Date: 2000-01-01
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Make SANYO Electric Co.,Ltd. Model SX114
Aperture Value f/2.4 Color Space sRGB
Exposure Bias Value 0 EV Flash No Flash
Focal Length 6 mm ISO 100
Metering Mode Center Weighted Average Shutter Speed Value 0 sec
Digital Zoom 0 Date/Time 2000 Jan 01 00:00:00 -0500


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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 16:34:43 -0500

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 11:54:55 -0500

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 11:40:39 -0500

Madhu

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

Posted by Guest on 2004 Mar 14 16:50:27 -0500





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