wap1/4

Date: 2008-03-29
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 107 items
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Kanpur WAP4 #22615 fitted with Static Converter & Microprocessor control performs a brake test before setting out with the Rajdhani Express to Howrah. New Delhi, 26/6/2005. Shashanka.

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The driver of the Secundrabad Rajdhani Express signs off the duty register having brought in the train from Balharshah under the care of Kanpur's WAP4 #22571. Secundrabad, 20/4/2004. By Shashanka.

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Vadodara's WAP-4E #22356 brings in the Amritsar bound Paschim Express from Mumbai. BRC is one of the very few sheds to apply the 'E' suffix denoting air brake operations for its locomotives. Hazrat Nizamuddin (Delhi), 2003-04. By Shanx.

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On a fine winter morning, ED WAP-4 #22258 arrives with the Tamil Nadu Express bearing IRFCA member Gautam P from Chennai. New Delhi Station PF#12, 2003-12. By Shanx.

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One of the last runs of the 2952 Mumbai Rajdhani with its ICF design rake. Strangely, instead of its usual GZB WAP5, a BRC WAP-4E #22335 is doing duty as she heads out on her overnight run to Mumbai. Shivaji Bridge, New Delhi, 2003. By Shanx.

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WAP4 #22212 from Mughalsarai gets ready to haul an evening express to the eastern part of the country. This loco was the original prototype for the WAP6 class with a different bogie design. However, it was converted to WAP4 specifications at later stage.

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LGD WAP-4 #22264 rests easy in the Bhubaneshwar yard. It is due to haul to Visakha Express to SC. This loco has since been painted to a blood red livery here Behind the...

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The Chennai bound Navjeevan Express is desperately trying to make up time as it thunders past the Hyderabad bound 7053 Express hauled by a LGD WAP4 #22515. Ennore (Chennai), 3/2/04. By Shanx.

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GZB WAP-1 #22046 arrives with a late running Sachkhand Express. Train in background is Howrah bound Rajdhani Express. Shivaji Bridge, Delhi. December 2003. By Shashanka Nanda.

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Lallaguda WAP-4 #22069 with the Pinakini Express towards Vijaywada. This loco is actually a WAP-1 converted to a WAP-4 (note serial #). Photo by Shashanka Nanda, Jan 2002.

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Crossing the Paschim Express coming from Bandra with Vadodara's WAP4E #22 344 incharge. NZM - MTJ, 29/12/2004. By Shashanka.

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The Trivandrum Rajdhani tears down the track headed by a BRC WAP4E #22553. The relative velocity of our trains approached 240kmph while I took this shot, and by the time the train passed, I was literally quaking in my boots. KOTA - SWM, 4/1/2004.

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Kanpur WAP4 #22544 brings in the Jabalpur bound Gondwana Express. Note the brass plaques on the loco face & sides touting its 'crew friendly' features like bigger windscrees, ergonomic (!!) cabs & dynamic brakes. Mathura Jn, 4/1/2005. By Shashanka

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Kanpur's thunderbird #22296 overtakes the AP Express while hauling the NZM-SC Rajdhani. The driver, a friend of mine provided extra effects by switching on the headlamps :o). Sirpur Kagaznagar, 31/08/2004. By Shashanka.

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The legendary Tamil Nadu Express hauled by Erode's pregnant cow #22244 screams past the AP Express. SEGM-BPQ section, 31/08/2004. By Shashanka.