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Posted: Jan 19 2013 (11:24)
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Last Response: Jan 26 2013 (19:02)
13 Responses
Last Response: Jan 26 2013 (19:02)
coupling photo of ndls-trivandrum rajdhani at sindhudurg station, awaiting crossing by trivandrum-ndls rajdhani. i was in mandovi express waiting for these 2 crossings.
why there are 6 coupling tubes in rajdhani (as seen in photo) & just 2 in regular express trains?
why there are 6 coupling tubes in rajdhani (as seen in photo) & just 2 in regular express trains?
12 Public Posts - Sat Jan 19, 2013
Just a guess... probably 3 for each side related to brakes, and possible fail safe/redundant backups? I've also noticed such coupling between electric/diesel locos in tandem. My understanding of those is to do with control of engines symmetrically from front engine. I would be v. happy for additional info on this.. Thanks for the post