Locomotive, by brian floca, is a caldecott book, which tells the story of a locomotive s journey across the western frontier to the west coast. These are six axles loco with axle and nose suspended drive. Second edition of the book was published in may, 1995, in which a new chapter, incorporating case studies was added. W ap 7 locomotive is exactly the same as that of wag 9 locomotive except that the gear ratio of the latter has been changed from 5. The 3phase 6350 hp wag 9 versus conventional 5000 hp wag 7 locomotives, both based at tughlakabad electric loco shed of wcr. Railway intends to rehabilitate all the electric locomotives in its fleet by retrofitting regenerative system for achieving energy efficiency. Wag7 brake rigging arrangement in place of existing wap7 brake rigging. Invite students to learn all about the first trains to cross america. Media in category diesel locomotives of argentina the following 41 files are in this category, out of 41 total. Darjeeling himalayan railway locomotives, 1998 by david churchill darjeeling mail. Mayjune 1976 the wag has applied to abandon its entire line. It is the 7th class of wide gaugesw ac chargeda and freightdedicatedggoods. Integrating literature curriculum for grades 24 created by.
Electric locomotives enthusiast color solomon, brian on. From the crisp detail and expert decoration on the outside to the brute power under the hood, the lionel gp7gp9 is ready for duty on your model railroad. It is manufactured by chittaranjan locomotive works. In the locomotive vehicle market wag 7 is more economicaloptionand one of the cheapest in the world. Please beware of anyone requestingdemanding money on behalf of iri. Locomotive by brian floca overdrive rakuten overdrive. Brian flocas awardwinning picture book puts readers front and center on americas transcontinental railroad. Pdf the locomotive is an assembly of various systems which provides the required tractive force for the train. Electric locomotive classes ac indian railways fan club. Rsp for 20092010 has to provide for manufacture of new acquisitions necessary to lift the traffic anticipated in 20112012. This website never solicits for money or donations. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read locomotive. Nearing the end of its active life, the wp 484 waits for its next assignment on the ready track at stockton on june 20, 1950. The quality of bars shall be checked so as to ensure minimum removal of the material on minor diameter as specified in clause 6.
Electric locomotive maintenance personnel, apprentices or others responsible for the repair of static excitation locomotives. The outline of the w ap 7 locomotive is as per drawing nos skel4490. Narrowgauge lines 20022003 by simon mortimer from rinbad international railway links from india by mohan bhuyan, 2004. It is the most powerful passenger locomotive in the indian railways fleet. Locomotive takes you on a captivating journey with this family on the way to their new home. Jul 30, 20 locomotive, illustrated by brian floca, is the 2014 caldecott medal winner.
Emdgp38 static excitation locomotive maintenanceelectrical enrolled students may take individual lessons. Industrial locomotive lists for india and south asia by simon darvill. Details pantographs stone india calcutta am12, frame frontal plow, aar tightlock and chain link couplers, frontal headlights, electric horns, all technical inscriptions and designations. We proudly manufacture kits and detail parts in many scales. Wag 7 is the name of a type of electric locomotive shown in figure 1. Freight locomotives powering ac express wag 9 vs wag 7. In all the electric locomotives, limiting the value of current during starting, speed control is achieved by supply of variable voltage to the traction motors. Mar 22, 2014 model question paper for electrical departmental examination of group b officer of indian railways by mahesh kumar jain on march 22, 2014 i observed that there is a request for model question papers to help candidates appearing for class ii selection of electrical department of indian railways. Freight locomotives powering ac express wag9 vs wag7. Drivers manual for wag99h locomotives railways faq. Wag 5 is the second most widely used locomotive in the indian railways, with a total of 1197 units built including variants. It is a very powerful locomotive in indian railways fleet. For more than 45 years daulat ram is serving railway industry worldwide.
Moreover it was difficult to requalify wap 7 with operational 160180 kph speed it essentially is a regeared wag 9 afterall owing to vibration tests etc. The rates are inclusive of all taxes, gst and duties. This article provokes us to understand the failure analysis of wag 7 locomotive. Our new crystalgraphics chart and diagram slides for powerpoint is a collection of over impressively designed datadriven chart and editable diagram s guaranteed to impress any audience. List all locos named locos withdrawn locos preserved locos recent updates acknowledgments. Wag 7 built by chittaranjan locomotive works and most affordable and successful locomotive in india. Shop for curated works of art in the form of art prints, framed art prints, canvas and framed canvas.
It is similar to the wap7 class locomotive but features a different gear ratio. It is similar to the wap 7 class locomotive but features a different gear ratio, which makes it suitable for heavy freight operations. Bhel is keen to contribute towards railway above objective by developing such systems for indian. The wag9 is a type of electric locomotive used by the indian railway it was the most powerful freight locomotive of its fleet until the formal induction of the wag 12. Join one family on their journey and learn all about the locomotive they are riding and the places they pass. Galeton to elkland and the ansonia branch, 40 miles. Wag 7 is the name of a type of electric locomotive used in india. See more ideas about electric locomotive, locomotive and train. This website has no affiliation with the governmentrun site of indian railways.
Built by chittaranjan locomotive works and bhel, jhansi to rdso specifications. Breakage of brake riggings in wap7 locomotives has been a matter of concern. Trains offers something for everyone who has a spark for railroading. Availability of a network of intermodal polyvalent and flexible terminals with a high level. The rio grandes class k28 mikados were its newest fleet of narrowgauge 282s since the fabled class k27 mudhens purchased at the beginning of the 20th century. It is the 7th class of wide gauges ac charged and freightdedicated locomotives.
Locomotive by brian floca eng 311 read aloud youtube. For decades, semaphores, color lights, searchlights, and position lights have provided railroads with vital operating instructions. The emd fp7 diesel locomotive classic streamliners. Indian wap4 used by electric locomotive shed bhusawal bsl. Railroad news, insight, and commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service, transit. Wag 7 acclerated hard after departure from allahabad junction. Traction motors are hitachi hs15250g, perhaps a minor variant of hs15250. Locomotive, by brian floca, is a caldecott book, which tells the story of a locomotives journey across the western frontier to the west coast. Modification to prevent damage breakage falling of after cooler drain cocks due to external hitting of wag 7 locomotive at elsangl note. Bharat heavy electricals limited bhel has been entrusted by indian railways for design.
It contains various information gathered from experience or from various draft. The wap 7 widebroad gauge ac electric passenger, class 7 is a threephase ac electric passenger locomotive developed by the chittaranjan locomotive works. Its maximum speed is 100 kmh and it used dc traction motor. To begin, the story has a simple plot, which is made more interesting, as the main character is a locomotive. News items from the rinbad newsletter, 20002004 by brian philp, editor, rinbad. Preserved steam locos in india by rajesh agrawal, 2008. Locomotive kindle edition by floca, brian, floca, brian. The wag 9 is a type of electric locomotive used by the indian railway it was the most powerful freight locomotive of its fleet until the formal induction of the wag 12. Shatabdi express electric locomotive trains how to memorize things journey. Wap4 holdings may 2005 by rabibrata ms word document, 236kb. Locomotive by brian floca about the book in the 1800s, the steam locomotive was new, exciting, and sometimes even frightening a large, smoking machine that allowed people to travel faster than they had ever traveled before. Wag 7 is an electric locomotive engine of indian railways used to haul specially goods train and is maintained by ajani loco shed, nagpur india. Parliamentary report on route decongestion by the railway convention committee, 2001 pdf, 1. This variation of applied voltage can be carried out easily by the use of transformer along with tap changer provided in the locomotive.
Media in category indian locomotive class wag7 the following 114 files are in this category, out of 114 total. The emd fp7 was a 1,500 horsepower, bb dualservice passenger and freighthauling diesel locomotive produced between june 1949 and december 1953 by general motors electromotive division and general motors diesel. I am assuming that this is in reference to traction motors and not motors used for other functions. It is a passenger variant of the wag 9 freight locomotive with a modified gear ratio to pull lighter loads at higher speeds. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading locomotive. These new steam locomotives were built following the end of world war i, corrected flaws in the earlier k27s, and was slightly more powerful. When western pacific needed additional motive power during world war 11, the war production board allocated 6 loco. Motion simulator of wag 7 loco commissioned on 15th august 2006. Semaphores, searchlights, and towers signals have been a fundamental part of railroad operating rules since the nineteenth century. The loco has six axles in two sets of three frontal and rear wheels. Students will make predictions about the journey, use details to visualize powerful locomotives, and learn to ask questions while reading. It is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and family are traveling together, riding americas brandnew transcontinental railroad. Rolling stock programme locomotives 200910 provision to cover anticipated level of traffic in 20112012 the lead time for the manufacture of locomotives being about three years.
Our products include items of our own design as well as many items offered previously by other manufacturers, whose product lines we have acquired. This resulted in a new set of two different types of locomotive, one each for passenger wdp and goods wdg. This is a readaloud of the book locomotive by brian floca. It is a passenger variant of the wag 9 freight locomotive with a modified gear ratio to pull lighter loads at. It took four decades after running around with the mixed wdm series that the indian railways finally thought that it would be a good idea to come out with separate dedicated specialized diesel locomotives engines for passenger and freight services. The caldecott medal winner, sibert honor book, and new york times bestseller locomotive is a rich and detailed sensory exploration of americas early railroads, from the creator of the stunning booklist moonshot. Jul 15, 2015 locomotive integrated literature unit 1.
Chart and diagram slides for powerpoint beautifully designed chart and diagram s for powerpoint with visually stunning graphics and animation effects. Model question paper for electrical departmental examination. Wag 9 and wap 7 use a transformer lot 7500 that can actully feed for 7000 hp with some modifications but the problem is with cbc couplers used in icf coaches wrt to tractive power control. New maintenance manuals of wag9 and wap5 locomotive. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Daulat ram engineering serving railway industry worldwide. There is no straight answer to this question because it depends on which locomotive model we are talking about. Traction systems for locomotives and high speed applications. Older children will appreciate the wealth of detail and history, while younger ones will be entranced by the appropriately chuggachugga rhythm of flocas free verse and his abundant use of sound effects playfully emphasized with wellmuscled, 19thcenturystyle typefaces. Trains magazine covers the broad spectrum of railroading with authoritative content, dazzling photography, and a mix of content designed to appeal to everyone from the casual enthusiast to the seasoned professional railroader. Diesel locomotive twin pipe dual brake system introduction diesel locomotives of indian railways are equipped with brake system designed by either ms wabco usa or ms knorr germany or irab1 indian railways or ms. It is the 7th class of wide gaugesw ac chargeda and freightdedicatedggoods locomotives. In this edition, information related to casnub bogies, fiat bogies and new types of locomotives was incorporated. Ppt gmemd locomotives powerpoint presentation free to.
Indias premier rolling stock equipment manufacturing company, it has manufactured and supplied over 0 equipment those are serving in railways worldwide. Third edition of the book was published in march, 2007. Qmo0001latest 7 axle box roller bearing assembly, axle box and assembly components for wam, wap, wag, wcam, class of ac, dc, acdc conventional locomotives axle box bearing for 3phase locomotives wap5, wag9wap7 mp. Emdgp38 static excitation locomotive maintenanceelectrical. The wam1 and wag1 was designed according the sncf locomotive design philosophy of the 1950s and 1960s to look like a cc 7100 or bb 16000, and since we never bothered to change our designs, all wam and wag series locomotives except some wag7s and the wag9 look like a 1950s french locomotive. In case of mu manual operation of q118 in trailing loco is not possible during run. He proceeded ex asn shed without coupling bp pipe in between two locos and ensuring application and releasing of brakes in dead loco. As railroads spread, locomotives changed how quickly the country. Introduction training centre sanctioned at uslapur, vide item no. On 3 august 1992, the first wag 7 locomotive was inaugurated and christened the name shantidan in honor of mother teresa. Furious acceleration by two best locomotives of their category. Indianrailway is going to achieve 700 milliontons of traffic. Jun 27, 2015 this loco is presently hauling important highspeed trains on indian railways. Indian locomotive class wag 7 is the powerful electric locomotive designed freight dedicated locomotive in indian railways.