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Blog Entry# 1171656
Posted: Jul 26 2014 (19:16)

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Jul 26 2014 (19:16)   16517/KSR Bengaluru - Kannur Express (via Mysuru)
 
Niall Miranda
Niall Miranda   99 blog posts
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Can someone please explain what is meant by the term "Brakers Attached" in the train: 16517.
If any one has a picture of the same will be greatly helpful.
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Brakers are additional locos which are attached to a train descending a steep grade, they are attached just next to the lead locos.
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Jul 26 2014 (19:28)
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click here
Check above link the first 3 locos are brakers remaining 2 are lead locos of the freight.
Also check the video details for more information on brakers.
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