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Which locos are the rarest ones on IR?

20-06-2019

Which locos are the rarest ones on IR? The situation is changing all the time with many old locos reaching the end of their useful lives. The list below shows the loco classes that can be considered as being really rare on the IR network . YAM-1 : Only at Tambaram (SR), decommissioned and probably scrapped by now but were occasionally used for departmental duties as late as 2005. ये भी पढ़े - आयुर्वेद: क्यों बढ़ता है मोटापा? इसे दूर करने के ये हैं 4 आसान उपाय YDM-2 : Only at Golden Rock (SR) and Gandhidham (WR). WCAM-1 : Only at Valsad (WR). WCAM-2, WCAM-2P :

What are blocks? Line blocks, power blocks, etc.?

July 17, 2019

A block is a bar on through traffic entering a particular section of track. It may affect only certain kinds of traffic, or may close the tracks to all trains; it may affect one track of a double line or multiple line, or may affect all tracks up and down. A block is used when work of a more involved nature is undertaken and speed restrictions are

What are speed restrictions and engineering restrictions?

July 17, 2019

These are various kinds of speed limits below the normal sanctioned speed limit for the route section in question, imposed in stretches of track where unsafe conditions exist because of track damage, ongoing repair work to track or OHE, accidents, or unusual circumstances in the construction of the permanent way (see above). A temporary

What is a caution order?

July 17, 2019

A Caution Order (or caution notice) is a written notice issued by a station master (or other official) to the driver and guard of a train, formally advising them of special conditions and restrictions in effect on the section of track that the train is about to enter. The Caution Order may have instructions on speed restrictions and other special

Why do trains sometimes slow down on some sections instead of continuing at the same speed throughout?

July 17, 2019

There are many reasons for a reduction in speed. There may be permanent speed restrictions on the section of track: because of sharp curves or curves with inadequate cant; approaches to crossovers, diamonds, etc.; structures too close to the track; ghat sections; lineside tenements or pedestrian traffic; level crossings; old bridges or culverts;

What other considerations go into the determination of a loco link?

July 17, 2019

Apart from the considerations above, periodic trip inspection schedules form a consideration for determining loco links. Normally, locos must be inspected at a trip shed every 2500km or on completion of a single trip, whichever is earlier. In addition, every 30 to 35 days, locos are withdrawn from service for IA, IB, or IC scheduled

What determines where locomotives are changed for a train?

July 17, 2019

Locomotive changes often happen at convenient points where there is an appropriate loco shed where locos can be housed for a while and given some routine maintenance if necessary, etc. Except for long express services (for which keeping down the number of halts is a priority) hauled by WDM-2, WAM-4, WAP-4, WAP-5, and other such locos for which

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