The WCM1 class were the first mainline mixed electric locomotives in India of any type/traction. They were imported fully built by English Electric/Vulcan Foundry, UK in 1954. 3700 HP
Here is a unique GE U50 locomotive eight-axle engine with a B+B-B+B. wheel arrangement unusual. The loco generated 5000 HP (two 2500 HP engines) and was 83 ft 6.5 in (25.46 m), A heavy freight locomotive these were the only cab forward locomotive in USA. I will post a video of it soon operating a freight train.
Bhawani Mandi Railway station is unique, it straddles two states, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, very unique.
Just acquired a model of WCM-1 Electric loco, will add DCC decoder with sound to it shortly. These were mainly used out of Bombay and were introduced in 1954
DMU leaves Bombay and makes a first stop at the lower deck village, it then continues on the upper deck and crosses back to Bombay over golden bridge.
Here is a video of an A4 Mallard loco on my layout. It is historically significant as the holder of the world (UK) speed record for steam locomotives at 126 mph (203 km/h). The streamlined body on a pacific achieved this record in UK
A WDM2 clone first backs into a train at Bombay station, loco is switched off next loco is started, guard whistles start and it slowly pulls out of the station.
In steam era locomotives had to be turned around to head trains. This was achieved by using a turntable. Here is a video of turntable operations on my layout at the Bombay yard with a WP steam locomotive..
Mallet tank type articulated steam railway locomotive operating on my layout. Only one type of Mallet ever operative operated in India a 2-6-6-2 Mallet. This is a 0-8-8-0 Tank Mallet (DRG Class 96.0) which operated in Germany.
This was a freight locomotive used on the Western Ghats. Indian Railway's First Electric Goods Locomotive.... EF/1 (WCG1) Mark 2
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AuthorI am of Indian descent and moved to the USA in Mid 1970's. Model Railroads and Model Remote Controlled Aircraft are my two hobbies both of which I have been pursuing since my childhood in India. Archives
January 2021
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