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Posted: Nov 08 2018 (20:12)
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Last Response: Nov 09 2018 (10:31)
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Nov 08 2018 (20:12) 16734/Okha - Rameswaram Weekly Express (PT) | CVB/Cavalry Barracks (3 PFs) | ED/WDP-4D/40540
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Its not really about any vibrations, but more about the load carrying capacity of the central Scherzer's span (The part that is lifted up to let ships pass through) and the general load bearing capacity of the bridge. A WDP4D weighs almost 10 tons more than an ALCO and is about 5 meters longer. This makes it more difficult for the Scherzer span to handle the loco.
The WDP4D locos have a rather high axle load at 20.5 tons. In addition, EMD locos have high tractive efforts (Basically they exert more...
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The WDP4D locos have a rather high axle load at 20.5 tons. In addition, EMD locos have high tractive efforts (Basically they exert more...
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