The Loco Database is one of the more ambitious initiatives of IRFCA. It aims to collect and record information about every single locomotive that is or was running on the IR. As any casual observer will attest, this is no easy task. That's why we need your help.
First, start by noting down details about each locomotive you spot during your travels or railfanning sessions. Details can include class, number and shed. Once you've noted down a few of them (say, 5-10), head on over to the database and check if any entry already exists for the particular locomotive. If it does, then verify if all information in the database is accurate. If it doesn't match, please write to the webmaster team (webmaster@irfca.org). Follow the same proedure when you spot a locomotive that isn't present in the database.
Please do keep in mind that the software that runs the database is still in development and is likely to have issues when you use it. When you do see an error, note it down and wait for a while before you attempt to use the application again. You can write to the webmaster team if the error you noted is persistant.
Happy loco spotting and reporting!