A newbie WAP-7 of Krishnarajapuram (KJM) !!!

After having many many WAG-9HCs alloted to it's shed, SWR's Diesel Loco Shed Krishnarajapuram (DLS-KJM) gets two new WAP-7s, with the latest one being the WAP-7 #37608 . This remains the latest WAP-7 launched into service and also to KJM Shed, SWR.

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here is the newbie KJM WAP-7 #37608 in charge of hauling ...

Train No: 16592
Mysuru (MYS) -- Hubballi (UBL)
Hampi Express [ via Guntakal (GTL), Bellary (BAY) ]

... parked at PF-5 of Mysuru Junction (MYS). The train's departure was at 6:50 PM on the same day.

Date: 24th June 2023
Time: 5:30 - 5:45 PM
Camera: Vivo T1 (5G)

As per the IRFCA details, this particular locomotive was manufactured in 5th May 2023 and was manufactured by Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW). The locomotive looks fresh and over a month old !! Also to add it's the 25th WAP-7 of DLS KJM.

Also, this WAP-7 looks unique with it's lower body framework (that supports the bogies and other underlying components) painted in grey colour, rather than the usual black. It's like a WAP-7 wearing grey pants rather than black.

Spotting this new star was a complete surprise, and that 'grey coloured framework' attracted me to spot it. Later I learnt that it was the latest addition to the shed.

Request the Admin to update the details of the same ...
IRFCA details of WAP-7 37608 : click here

Also will be sharing the loco notching and idling sounds (cooling fan sounds) whilst idle.

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