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Akhil Sanjeev




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discover uploadApr 5
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Ballast regulating machine
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discover uploadApr 5
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WCAM3 converted to AC traction and named as WAG 7M
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uploadNov 14, 2022
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Krishnarajapuram WDG 4 pair waiting for next duty
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pic commentNov 14, 2022


@Maersk.146 Sure.
A banker or pusher locomotive is used mainly in ghat sections where there are steep gradients.These are attached to the rear end of the train and helps in pushing the train up the ghats .
Another important reason to have a banker at the rear when ascending a grade is to protect the train from a possibility of coupling failure and consequent parting which would cause a portion of the train to hurtle backwards because of the gradient (guard's brakes being generally inadequate for such a situation).

A braker is used ,When descending a grade.The locomotives are attached at the front to provide extra braking power .
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Braker locomotives for Gomateswara express
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Power of Mangalore passenger
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uploadNov 12, 2022
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Banker and braker locomotives on display at Subrahmanya
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uploadNov 9, 2022
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BCNA with Freshly painted Pune Alcos departing Subramanya
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uploadNov 8, 2022
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Mangalore Yesvantpur weekly arriving Bantwal
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uploadNov 6, 2022
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Vijayapura Mangalore express departs from the scenic Subrahmanya
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uploadOct 31, 2022
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Late running Poorna express with Alco twins
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uploadOct 30, 2022
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BTPN consist being shunted to Irumbanam yard
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pic commentOct 30, 2022


Nice colors!!
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uploadOct 29, 2022
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Wag9 twins with a fully loaded BCN freight
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pic commentOct 28, 2022


@doctortrainspotter Thank you