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| Make | Canon | Model | Canon PowerShot G7 |
| Aperture Value | f/4 | Color Space | sRGB |
| Exposure Bias Value | 0 EV | Flash | No Flash |
| Focal Length | 7.4 mm | Metering Mode | Multi-Segment |
| Shutter Speed Value | 1/640 sec | Digital Zoom Ratio | 1 |
| Date/Time | 2008 Mar 01 10:28:35 -0500 |
Comments
These wagons were chosen for their long wheelbase, heavier weight and the presence of a swiveling bogie at either end. 75 Kmph is good enough as this brake van would typically chaperon a four wheeler vacuum brake tanker rake which does not run any...
These wagons were chosen for their long wheelbase, heavier weight and the presence of a swiveling bogie at either end. 75 Kmph is good enough as this brake van would typically chaperon a four wheeler vacuum brake tanker rake which does not run any faster.
This could be also be a recycling idea for a BCXC that is okay on the underside but has problems with the load bearing parts.
A conspiracy theory inspired thought - is this an attempt by the railways to get rid of the benign 'support wagon' (and add a pair of revenue earning tankers in that place), at least at the rear end of a tanker rake ?
Posted by Apurva Bahadur on 2008 May 12 12:39:21 -0400
Good point, Apu. I wonder what would be the benefit of such a caboose though. The BCXCs are not supposed to be capable for 75 kph only, aren't they?
Posted by Alok Patel on 2008 May 12 10:01:22 -0400
Modifying a BCX may be the only way the IR could have got a long wheelbase, 4 axle caboose with vacuum brakes.
Posted by Apurva Bahadur on 2008 May 11 22:12:05 -0400