How do I join Irfca?
How do I join Irfca?
Visit the forum: http://forum.irfca.org and register there. You will need to confirm your e-mail address by responding to the automatic verification mail you will receive from the site after submitting the registration form with all required information. There are no dues or contributions required for joining IRFCA.
Which is the most powerful locomotive of Indian Railways?
Indian Railways’ most powerful locomotive,the WAG12B has joined the vat network of Indian Railways. WAG12B is equipped with 12000 HP and has been manufactured along with the French company Alstom. The locomotive started its services from Pt.
How many WAP 5 locomotives are there in India?
Indian locomotive class WAP-5
| Career | |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 30000-30200 & 35001+ |
| Nicknames | Vijay Utkarsh, Nav Jagran, Nav Kirti, Gaurav and Navodit |
| Delivered | 1995-96 |
| First run | 1997 |
Which is the largest locomotive in India?
Bengal Nagpur Railway’s N-class Garratt holds the distinction of being the largest railway locomotive to ever run in India. At 91 feet long and 235 tons heavy, it is in fact, the biggest locomotive of Asia!
What is a trainspotter called?
A railfan, rail buff or train buff (American English), railway enthusiast or railway buff (Australian/British English), trainspotter or ferroequinologist is a person interested, especially recreationally, in rail transport.
How many Railfans are there in India?
The one stop destination for railfans, IRFCA was started with few rail fans in United States discussing Indian trains over e-mail in 1989. With the spread of the internet in recent years, the group now boasts of 10,000 plus members spanning across continents.
What is the fastest locomotive in India?
As of 2021, the fastest train of India is Vande Bharat Express with a top speed of 180 km/h (110 mph) which it attained during a trial run, while the fastest operating train is the Gatimaan Express with a top operating speed of 160 km/h (99 mph).
Which is faster WAP 5 or WAP 7?
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.
What is a foamer?
foamer (plural foamers) (slang) An obsessive railfan, often used pejoratively. A device that foams or froths liquid. (cooking) A screw-top culinary device that comprises a pressure vessel used to hold a liquid and is charged with a compressed gas, to force the contents out of the nozzle, to create a foam.
What is a gunzel?
Noun. gunzel (plural gunzels) (Australia) A railway or tram enthusiast; particularly (formerly derogatory) one who is overly enthusiastic or foolish.
Is Railfanning legal in India?
It is legal, but there are still some rules. People will have to provide a ticket and/or an ID proof if they are taking photos or videos within a railway station.
Why are Railfans called foamers?
“Foamers” is how railroad employees refer to railfans because they think we “foam” at the mouth anytime we see a train. To them, railroading is just a job.
What is hog in loco?
HOG (Head-on generation) simply means that the electricity used for coaches (lighting, fans, A/C, pantry car cooking equipment etc) is generated by the locomotive. It is not related to electrification or OHE directly. In an electric loco, the power will come from the OHE.
What is the history of locomotives in India?
India’s locomotive history is a journey from the steamers of the British Era to the dilapidated steam at independence to the revival of steam locomotives post-independence to the large scale switch to diesel and then to electric as it is now. At the time of independence, 99% of locomotives in India were steam.
What are the classification codes for electric locomotives in India?
Broad-gauge AC electric classification codes are: Electric multiple units are designated WAU-1 to WAU-4. These locomotives, no longer in use, were used only in and around Mumbai with 1.5 kV DC power.
How many AWC locomotives were built in India?
The Baldwin Locomotive Works adapted the USATC S160 Class locomotive design for India, and it became class AWC. Sixty broad-gauge locomotives were built in 1944 as part of an order of 180 S160 engines.
What is Class X steam locomotive in Indian Railways?
A Nilgiri Mountain Railway metre gauge class X steam locomotive. The Indian Railways primarily operates fleet of electric and diesel locomotives, along with several compressed natural gas (CNG) locomotives.
