What is foot plate inspection?

On some locomotives, the footplate is extended beyond the front of the cab to form a walkway around the boiler – usually referred to as the “running board” or “foot board” – to facilitate inspection and maintenance.

What is the horsepower of WAP-7?

With an output of 6,350 hp (4,740 kW), it is the most powerful passenger locomotive in the Indian Railways fleet, and the most numerous passenger locomotive in India, with a total of 1423 locomotives built as of April 2022. The WAP-7 is capable of hauling 24 coach trains at speeds 110–140 km/h (68–87 mph).

What is the maximum speed of WAP-7?

With a maximum speed rating of 180 km/h, the WAP-7 boasts of the most phenomenal acceleration figures while hauling mail/express trains. The WAP-7 can also haul loads of 24-26 passenger coaches at a speed of 110 plus km per hour.

Which is more powerful WAP-5 or WAP7?

WAP 5 is fastest loco of IR. And WAP 7 is the powerful loco of IR after WAG 9. WAP 5 delivers speed but failed at hauling long trains, whereas WAP 7 hauls long coaches train with quick acceleration at appreciable speed. WAP 5 is the fastest locomotive of Indian Railway so far.

Which is more powerful WAP-5 or WAP-7?

Is WAP-5 faster than wap7?

WAP 5 delivers speed but failed at hauling long trains, whereas WAP 7 hauls long coaches train with quick acceleration at appreciable speed. WAP 5 is the fastest locomotive of Indian Railway so far.

What is the speed of Vande Bharat train?

Vande Bharat Express is designed to be capable of running at a maximum speed of 200 km/h (120 mph), but the tracks on which the train operates are not capable of supporting such high speeds, hence the train is operated at a maximum speed of 130 km/h (81 mph).

Why wdp3a is called toaster?

A problem with the WDP-3A was that it would get uncomfortably hot inside the driving cabin on the radiator side and the locos were nicknamed “toasters” by the locomotive pilots.