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As the ALCos, WDM-3A, WDG-3A, were aging, Railway board decided to discontinue their service in mainline and use them for shunting duties. So the ERNAKULAM diesel shed decided to scrap ALCos but they retained some ALCos for the small sections where still it is diesel traction. Usually the power will be WDP-4D but sometimes WDM-3A or WDG-3A wil .. More |
WDG-3A
Diesel-electric locomotive
| Series: | WDM-2 | ||||||||
| Build: | ALCo, DLW 1995 | ||||||||
| Top speed: | 100 km/h | ||||||||
| Gauge: | 1676 mm | ||||||||
| UIC axles: | Co'Co' | ||||||||
| Weight: | 123 t | ||||||||
| Power output: | 2313 kW |
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| Source: | en.wikipedia.org | ||||||||
| WDG-2A is a dual-braked variant of WDG-3A. |
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Quest for a small village tucked deep inside Kadayam block of Tirunelveli district ended with three hours of search. Ravanasamudram station is a very small station on main line. Like many small stations of Indian Railways, it was surrounded by paddy fields with lush greenery all around and wind blowing. To add colors to scene, a rarity on main .. More |
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The first meter gauge passenger train in Kollam - Sengottai route was inaugurated on July 1, 1904 by Maharaja of Travancore, H R H Sree Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma, from Kollam with 21 gun salute. Survey started in 1888 for this route and completed by 1902. It was built jointly by State of Travancore, Madras Presidency and South Indian Railway .. More |
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Eight years before this line was closed for gauge conversion. After that it was full of uncertainties. Even there was a plan to abandon this line as it passes through eco-sensitive areas and environmental ministry was not happy as railways submitted a new alignment which was not environmental friendly. Finally due to public pressure it was dec .. More |
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A pilgrimage called Palkhi or Wari is one of the most amazing events going on for more than 1000 years in state of Maharashtra, India. Thousands of devotees walk all the way to holy town called Pandharpur. On the way, people perform collective singing, dancing, chanting (Dnyanba-Tukaram in what are called as Dindis or organized group of warkar .. More |
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The Palace on Wheels of South India- Golden Chariot Train tour has been rated by Vanity Fair, U.K. amongst the top seven train journeys in the world. It is a luxury train appointed with the finest facilities that takes you on a journey truly unique and memorable. A sojourn through well known & off beat destinations of South India in luxurious .. More |
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