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Posted: Aug 15 2018 (20:45)
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Last Response: Aug 16 2018 (11:08)
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Aug 15 2018 (20:45) TPJ/Tiruchchirappalli Junction (9 PFs) | ED/WDM-3D/11121
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EMDGT46PAC^~ 12017 blog posts5 Public Posts - Wed Aug 15, 2018
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It was a one-off experiment to improve ALCOs in the same style as EMDs. The WDM3D locos used a lot of features from the WDP4 series locos like microprocessor control, electronic fuel injection etc. This loco and some others from GOC/EMD with the slightly pointy shaped front cab, were experiments to emulate the EMD style cab.
Also, having a 'V' shape at the front doesn't really correlate with higher speeds.
Until about 140-160kmph, the shape of the loco doesn't really matter unless it's...
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Also, having a 'V' shape at the front doesn't really correlate with higher speeds.
Until about 140-160kmph, the shape of the loco doesn't really matter unless it's...
more...
1 Public Posts - Thu Aug 16, 2018