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**** Transition in CLW Occurred and CLW will Roll-Out 3-Phase Locomotive ONLY now from this Year which is Confirmed by the GM of CLW ******
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GM of CLW, Mr C.P Tayal has Officially Confirmed that CLW from this Year(i.e 2016) onwards will roll-out only 3-Phase Locomotive(i.e WAP-5, WAP-7 & WAG-9) and also commented that "This Complete Switch Over(From Conventional & 3-Phase to 3-Phase ONLY) will be beneficial for CLW, the Historic Electric Locomotive production Unit of Indian Railways as this is the Need of the Hour. "
Please find the attached screenshots of CLW's Bi-Monthly Corporate Communication News Letter(Sixty Eighth Issue) and see the part "From General Manager's Desk" Portion therein to see this Official Confirmation of Historic Transition in Loco Production by CLW
Link: CLW's Bi-Monthly Corporate Communication News Letter(Sixty Eighth Issue)
Mr C.P Tayal, the Hon'ble GM of CLW is a"REAL GENTLEMAN" which is clearly reflected from his Speech under the head "From General Manager's Desk" in CLW's Bi-Monthly Corporate Communication News Letter(Sixty Eighth Issue) .
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WAP5-BRC-30060 --- TT's first sighting of an Amul liveried WAP5 !!!! Sam framed this Vdodara beast resting at Bandra Terminus on 17th Feb 2014. He was overjoyed to see this livery as it becomes his one of the favourite loco livery.
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Courtesy: Sam

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===== RCF KAPURTHALA AT A GLANCE========
Visit to RCF Kapurthala by Mr Sandip Besra with useful Co-operation done by Rail enthusiast Mr Satish Maurya.
This BLOG will give you the Complete Idea of Production Process of LHB Coach at RCF Kapurthala
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Details: Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala is considered one of the best manufacturing firms in entire Asia. The technology used here is considered most advanced. R.C.F has been a great experience of our life .We are exposed to new and advanced technology.
MANUFACTURING RANGE OF RCF
Ø First AC Sleeper coach.
Ø Two Tier Ac Sleeper Coach.
Ø Three Tier AC Sleeper Coach.
Ø Ac inspection Coach.
Ø AC Chair car, Executive class and economy class.
Ø MG Diesel Electrical Multiple Units.
Ø Mainline Electrical Multiple Units.
Ø Non-AC Sleeper Class Coach.
Ø Non-AC General Coach.
Ø Refrigerated Parcel Van.
Ø Accident Relief Train.
Ø Coach Container Flats.
Ø Double Decker Coach.
Ø Ac Buffet Car.
RCF KAPURTHALA AT A GLANCE
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Bogie Shop at RCF
Wheel & Axle Assembly at RCF
Disc Brakes of LHB Coaches
Bogie Installation Section at RCF
Finishing Shop at RCF
25kv Transformer & Auxiliary Circuits of LHB Coach
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============ GOOD NEWS REGARDING WAG-9 ALLOTMENT========
Two NEW Loco Sheds of Indian Railway namely Ludhiana(LDH) & Kanpur Central(CNB) getting WAG-9 now. Railway Board has allotted WAG-9 to these two Sheds.
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WAG-9 No: 31663,31669,31673,31674 are allotted
CNB:
WAG-9 No: 31654,31671,31672,31718 are allotted
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(Screenshot attached)
Hope more new Locosheds will get WAG-9 now.
BOLD & BEAUTIFUL GMO WAG-9 31031 at Santragachi Yard Mid Lane
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Courtesy: Sam

========= From IRFCA Album of WAP-5 =======
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Some Historic Moments about Indian Railway's 1st WAP-5(Imported From Switzerland) i.e GZB WAP-5 30000
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A. In July 1995 WAP 5 locomotive 30000...
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was completed, tested & ready for delivery to the Indian Railways, but before delivery a special ceremony was organized to officially hand-over the locomotive to the representatives of I.R. & Indian government ministers, just prior to the ceremony the floral arrangement was attached to the front while it was still "hidden" inside the factory.
B. During the delivery of #30000 Coconuts being smashed on the coupler of the very first WAP5 locomotive
C. I.R. officials & government representatives + an Indian driver enter the cab for a "joyride" down the track.
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Courtesy of all the Three Pictures : Gallery Administrator & Ron Bannon
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#railwayengineering ******** TRIBUTE TO 5000 HP AC CONVENTIONAL LOCO WAP-4 ********
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1 WAP4-GZB-22591 --- Previously belonged to Kanpur (CNB) now homed at Ghaziabad, this WAP4 named 'Yugantar' which means ever-lasting. This one is the first WAP4 built by CLW with top-mounted headlamps. This marvellous giant was framed head-on by Sam at Kharagpur on 27th July 2012.
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2 WAP4-RPM-22693 --- Spotted nnear Basin Bridge Jn when Sam framed this RPM giant
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3 WAP4-SRC-22865 --- A beautiful shot taken by Tats at HWH on 28th Oct 2011
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4 WAP4-GZB-22706 Sherjit --- Sam framed 'Sherjit' at Mughalsarai with Gharib Rath Exp on 4th of Mar 2012
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5 WAP4-MGS-22593 --- A rare visitor at Sealdah when Sam spotted this on 2nd Feb 2011
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6 WAP4-CNB-22225 --- Sam framed this giant at MGS on 4th Mar 2012
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Courtesy: Sam