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Posted: Jul 05 2016 (12:36)
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Last Response: Jul 05 2016 (16:44)
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Last Response: Jul 05 2016 (16:44)
guys wats the difference between front panto and back panto action??
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I read it.but i hv a doubt. here (tn) during monsoon and winter dew comes but at tht time i could able 2 spot rear panto action only
Technically,all sort of pantographs present on loco are identical. But main reasons behind their priority of usage:
1.Firstly, two pantographs are fixed as to use the other one when the running panto is damaged. Both of them don't commission at a time.
2.Usually, Rear panto is preferred over front panto as pulling is more easier than pushing.
3.In winter seasons, frost is deposited on...
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1.Firstly, two pantographs are fixed as to use the other one when the running panto is damaged. Both of them don't commission at a time.
2.Usually, Rear panto is preferred over front panto as pulling is more easier than pushing.
3.In winter seasons, frost is deposited on...
more...
Oh thts y some north indian train uses front panto.but same dew comes on south india during winter.but they were not using front panto
It is not the dew, it is the frost that matters. South India, we won't see frost. Only we will see water droplet. This doesn't cause any damage to loco. But frost is solid form, which can damage loco parts.
In South India, mostly you will see front panto in action, if rear has some trouble.
In South India, mostly you will see front panto in action, if rear has some trouble.