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Blog Entry# 34639
Posted: Apr 28 2010 (00:13)
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Last Response: Apr 30 2010 (08:35)
4 Responses
Last Response: Apr 30 2010 (08:35)
Reasons:
1. Shortage.
2. Non-requirement - less stoppage & end-to-end motor doesnt affect pick-up much, so dont require better acceleration & extra power.
Nw plz dont compare with other DRNT & their req, as GZB is aving larger fleet of WAP 5/7
1. Shortage.
2. Non-requirement - less stoppage & end-to-end motor doesnt affect pick-up much, so dont require better acceleration & extra power.
Nw plz dont compare with other DRNT & their req, as GZB is aving larger fleet of WAP 5/7
do wap 4 & wap 7 engines generate same speed?i'm not sure.i think wap 7s are faster so travel time from hwh to igatpuri could have been shortened.
any idea why no train in SE RLY use wap 7?
any idea why no train in SE RLY use wap 7?
Some points:
1. WAP-4 & WAP-5/7 or every LOCO in India (WDM & WDP) too are running @ restricted speed against their individual capacity.
2. WAP-4 & WAP5/7 are equipped to haul 24 coach train @ MPS.
3. WAP 5/7 enjoys better acceleration (pick-up), even in increased AC Coaches!!! If train is running with 24 Coach, with 8-10 AC Coaches but no Generator van,...
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1. WAP-4 & WAP-5/7 or every LOCO in India (WDM & WDP) too are running @ restricted speed against their individual capacity.
2. WAP-4 & WAP5/7 are equipped to haul 24 coach train @ MPS.
3. WAP 5/7 enjoys better acceleration (pick-up), even in increased AC Coaches!!! If train is running with 24 Coach, with 8-10 AC Coaches but no Generator van,...
more...
Mumbai suburban division is still under DC traction . So unless the the entire Mumbai section is energised as AC, WAP series locos cannot be used here.
hence WCAM x series locos haul the train till Igatpuri in down direction and from Igatpuri in Up direction.
hence WCAM x series locos haul the train till Igatpuri in down direction and from Igatpuri in Up direction.