Why do trains have a locomotive at the end?
Safety. The rear & front, both the parts of the train would be in control if the rear end was attached with a locomotive instead of the front end. So this is one of the many advantages of connecting the engine to rear end – Safety!
What’s the difference between a locomotive and train?
When you see an engine running on a railway track without coaches behind it, that is not a train. That is a locomotive traveling on its own. However, when it used to haul the wagons or coaches, the whole unit can be called a train.
How do locomotives work together?
Multiple locomotives work together using a series of cables between the locomotives that provide an electric current, keeping the trailing locomotives in sync with the leader. This is performed by a 27-pin connector, that attaches between locomotives in the consist, as well as air hoses controlling the braking system.
Why do trains go back and forth on tracks?
Back and forth movements of trains usually means the train is being switched by changing the location of certain cars within the train or into or out of different tracks in a rail yard. It also could be for the purpose of building an outbound train, or breaking up an inbound train at a classification or storage yard.
What was the locomotive used for?
locomotive, any of various self-propelled vehicles used for hauling railroad cars on tracks.
What is the WAG-9 passenger variant?
A passenger variant of the WAG-9 was developed namely the WAP-7 locomotive by modifying the gear ratio to pull lighter loads at higher speeds. The WAG-9 locomotive is referred to as the “Heavy Haul” freight locomotive of the Indian Railways (IR).
What is a WAG-9 class locomotive?
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. It is similar to the WAP-7 class locomotive but features a different gear ratio, which makes it suitable for heavy freight operations.
What is the difference between the WAG-9 and WAG-9H?
The WAG-9H also has different application software than the WAG-9. The first WAG-9H was commissioned on 30 June 2000. The #30130 prototype was housed at Gomoh (GMO). This was then converted back to standard WAG-9 in 2002. This unit has a livery of twin white stripes on green, instead of yellow stripe on green, seen on the other WAG-9 (x)s.
When did the WAG-9 enter service in India?
They entered service in 1996. A total of 2468 WAG-9 have been built at Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), with more units being built at Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Diesel-Loco Modernisation Works (DLMW).