As there is a 'load' that is being hauled, this is a 'train' by definition - hence the trailing loco carries the "LV" sign on it. John and Ashish pause their breakfast !. Near tunnel 25 in the Bhore ghats, 2004-14-02. By Apurva (iti@vsnl.com).
I have noticed that drivers cut off power & notch down to zero when a DM2 enters a tunnel. To prevent smoke from throttleing the passengers in the trailing train I belive . ;-))
I have a question for the many rail-nuts like me..Why are'nt any Diesel Locos ( WDM's ) used in the Bhore Ghats..I suppose a couple can be "Mued" to generate enough power like the WCG's. Is it just to prevent the pollution cause by smoke generated by...
I have a question for the many rail-nuts like me..Why are'nt any Diesel Locos ( WDM's ) used in the Bhore Ghats..I suppose a couple can be "Mued" to generate enough power like the WCG's. Is it just to prevent the pollution cause by smoke generated by the Diesel locos?? Any Answers guys..
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I have noticed that drivers cut off power & notch down to zero when a DM2 enters a tunnel. To prevent smoke from throttleing the passengers in the trailing train I belive . ;-))
Posted by Guest on 2004 Feb 22 11:38:37 -0500
Avinash
show full show summaryI have a question for the many rail-nuts like me..Why are'nt any Diesel Locos ( WDM's ) used in the Bhore Ghats..I suppose a couple can be "Mued" to generate enough power like the WCG's. Is it just to prevent the pollution cause by smoke generated by...
I have a question for the many rail-nuts like me..Why are'nt any Diesel Locos ( WDM's ) used in the Bhore Ghats..I suppose a couple can be "Mued" to generate enough power like the WCG's. Is it just to prevent the pollution cause by smoke generated by the Diesel locos?? Any Answers guys..
Posted by Guest on 2004 Feb 20 15:14:16 -0500