An Afternoon at New Delhi Railway Station : Indian Railways WAP-4 22762 Tughlakabad (TKD)

Walking further out towards the sheds, I saw this classic Indian Railways Rusty Red Locomotive. Also parked was the Loco for the Tejas train.

Loco No.: 22762

Loco Class: WAP-4

Sub Class:

Shed: Tughlakabad (TKD)

Manufacturer: CLW

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Date of Manufacture:

Loco Name:

Status: In Service

Old Loco Class:

Livery: WAP-4 red/black with cream band

Comments: Air brake only. Roof mounted DBRs

Sealdah Station, off to New Jalpaiguri & Dooars

Off to Dooars for a Wedding and some sightseeing. So while waiting for our train to leave, making the most of the time at Sealdah Railway Station doing one of my favourite things; Trainspotting

Loco No.: 36112 | Loco Class: WDS-6 | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Beliaghata (Sealdah) (BGA) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: Blue with White Stripe | Comments:

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Loco No.: 22410 | Loco Class: WAP-4 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Howrah (HWH) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: 1997-03-01 | Manufacturer: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: WAP-6 | Livery: WAP-4 red/grey with incomplete cream band | Comments: Previously homed at ASN. Air brake only. SIV fitted. POH at KPA, 21/07/2009

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Loco No.: 36227 | Loco Class: WDS-6 | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Beliaghata (Sealdah) (BGA) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class | Livery: Blue with Yellow Stripe | Comments:

Train Spotting at Dutta Nagar

I was invited for Saraswati Puja to this fabulous 'Bagan Bari' with an amazing view of a very busy set of 6 train tracks. There were trains passing there every couple of minutes. I just got this one, but am definitely heading back there to capture some more.

Loco No.: 22638 | Loco Class: WAP-4 | Sub Class: E | Shed Name(code): Howrah (HWH) | Manufacturer Serial Number: unknown | Manufactured Date: unknown | Manufacturer: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | Loco Name: unknown | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: n/a | Livery: unknown | Comments: n/a

Approaching Delhi, spotted some nice locos through the window

As we approached Delhi, on it's outskirts our train slowed down and was opportunity enough to spot and capture some Locomotives through the window.

Loco No.: 30252 | Loco Class: WAP-7 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Ghaziabad (GZB) | Manufacturer Serial Number: TPP-052 | Manufactured Date: 2009-06-24 | Manufacturer: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: WAP-7 white/black with red band | Comments: Air brake only. Fitted with Hotel-Load couplers. Remote Diagnostic System (RDS) fitted

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Loco No.: 22615 | Loco Class: WAP-4 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Kanpur (CNB) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: 2005-02-01 | Manufacturer: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | Loco Name: Avtar | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: WAP-4 red/black with yellow band | Comments: Air brake only. SIV & Microprocessor fitted. Roof mounted DBRs. ABB style headlamps. POH at BSL, 28/04/2010

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Loco No.: 27656 | Loco Class: WAG-7 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Ludhiana (LDH) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: 2003-06-28 | Manufacturer: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: WAG-7 pale blue with cream band | Comments: Air brake only. SIV & Microprocessor fitted. vertical DBR. POH at CB/LKO, 07/08/2009

Back at Howrah Station

So I arrived at Howrah Station after an overnight journey from Bhubaneshwar and here's some more lovely locos. The Loco that pulled our train from Bhubaneshwar.

Loco No.: 21250 | Loco Class: WAM-4 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Vishakapatnam (VSKP) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: 1980-06-12 | Manufacturer: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In-Service | Old Loco Class: WAM-4 6P | Livery: Red/silver/red/blue (Barbie Doll) | Comments: Air brake only. TAO659 TMs. MTR at DHD, 05/10/2005. POH at KGP, 12/11/2011. No longer in holdings; assumed withdrawn [November 2015]

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How about that! The Loco that sped past us on the platform at Bhubaneshwar Station which I couldn't capture was right here on the next platform at Howrah Station.

Loco No.: 21328 | Loco Class: WAM-4 | Sub Class: 6PEHS | Shed Name(code): Tatanagar (TATA) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: Cream/Blue Stripe/Red | Comments:

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Loco No.: 22271 | Loco Class: WAP-4 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Santragacchi (SRC) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: 1999-03-12 | Manufacturer: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: WAP-4 red/grey with cream band | Comments: Air brake only. Roof mounted DBRs. POH at KGP, 28/12/2012

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Loco No.: 17734 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Kharagpur (KGP) | Manufacturer Serial Number: 1-3389-03-826 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments: Overaged; condemned [Withdrawn - January 2015]

Howrah Station, off to Bhubaneshwar

Loco No.: 16210 | Loco Class: WDM-3A | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Howrah (HWH) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: WDM-2 | Livery: HWH red with silver stripe | Comments: Rebuilt at DLMW, Patiala in May 2007. ACD fitted

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Loco No.: 36216 | Loco Class: WDS-6 | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Howrah (HWH) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: HWH red with cream band | Comments:

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Loco No.: 16646 | Loco Class: WDM-3A | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Kharagpur (KGP) | Manufacturer Serial Number: 1-3389-03-2260 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: WDM-2 | Livery: KGP Dark Blue with White stripe | Comments: Rebuilt at DLMW, Patiala. Air brake only. Daulat Ram DBR

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Loco No.: 22879 | Loco Class: WAP-4 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Santragacchi (SRC) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: 2011-05-19 | Manufacturer: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: WAP-4 red/black with cream band | Comments: Air brake only. SIV & Microprocessor fitted. Roof mounted DBR

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WDM-3A DIESEL LOCO (16117) & WAP-4 ELECTRIC LOCO (22879) Parallel Parked.

Loco No.: 16117 | Loco Class: WDM-3A | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Kharagpur (KGP) | Manufacturer Serial Number: 1-3389-03-1705 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: WDM-2 | Livery: KGP dark blue/light blue/dark blue | Comments: Rebuilt at DLMW, Patiala

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Loco No.: 22893 | Loco Class: WAP-4 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Santragacchi (SRC) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: WAP-4 red/black with cream band | Comments: Air brake only

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Loco No.: 17734 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Kharagpur (KGP) | Manufacturer Serial Number: 1-3389-03-826 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments: Overaged; condemned [Withdrawn - January 2015]

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Loco No.: 16382 | Loco Class: WDM-3A | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Kharagpur (KGP) | Manufacturer Serial Number: 1-3389-03-1985 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: WDM-2 | Livery: KGP dark blue/light blue/dark blue | Comments: Rebuilt by DLMW, Patiala in January 2010

Alongside WDM-2 DIESEL LOCO (17734)

From Guwahati to Kolkata

Loco No.: 14858 | Loco Class: WDG-3A | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Katni (KTE) | Manufacturer Serial Number:  | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name:  | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class:  | Livery:  | Comments:

Loco No.: 18953 | Loco Class: WDM-3A | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Tughlakabad (TKD) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: WDM-2 | Livery: Orange With V On The Face | Comments: Rebuilt by DMW, PTA in March 2009

GUARD VAN

Loco No.: 16571 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Jamalpur (JMP) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

Loco No.: 14720 | Loco Class: WDG-3A | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Vatva (VTA) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

Loco No.: 14720 | Loco Class: WDG-3A | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Vatva (VTA) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

Loco No.: 12223 | Loco Class: WDG-4 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Sabarmati (SBI) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

Loco No.: 13397 | Loco Class: WDG-3A | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Andal (UDL) | Manufacturer Serial Number: WDG-3A-935 | Manufactured Date: 2008-01-05 | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

Train: Rajdhani Express

Loco No.: 16467 | Loco Class: WDM-3A | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Kharagpur (KGP) | Manufacturer Serial Number: 1-3389-03-2073 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: WDM-2 | Livery: | Comments: GM type DBR

Loco No.: 16608 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Jamalpur (JMP) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: DLW maroon/cream/ash with red lining | Comments:

Loco No.: 22521 | Loco Class: WAP-4 | Sub Class: E | Shed Name(code): Howrah (HWH) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

Loco No.: 17925 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Barddhaman, Burdwan (BWN) | Manufacturer Serial Number: 1-3389-03-1017 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments: ACD fitted.

Loco No.: 16627 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Bondamunda (BNDM) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

Loco No.: 17447 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Kharagpur (KGP) | Manufacturer Serial Number: 1-3389-03-539 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

and

Loco No.: 16627 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Bondamunda (BNDM) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

Maintenance Car with Crane

Howrah to Bandel

Loco No.: 36217 | Loco Class: WDS-6 | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Howrah (HWH) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

Loco No.: 17524 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Howrah (HWH) | Manufacturer Serial Number: 1-3389-03-616 | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: Withdrawn | Old Loco Class: WDM-2A | Livery: 'DCW' red/white/ash with red band | Comments: Overaged. For condemnation [September 2011]

Loco No.: 18568 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: A | Shed Name(code): Howrah (HWH) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

Loco No.: 22290 | Loco Class: WAP-4 | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Howrah (HWH) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments: Air brake only. Fitted with Medha Vigilance Control Device (VCD)

Loco No.: 11154 | Loco Class: WDM-3D | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Lucknow (LKO) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: Cheetah | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: Blue & White | Comments: Air brake only

Loco No.: 36226 | Loco Class: WDS-6 | Sub Class: R | Shed Name(code): Howrah (HWH) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: Light Green | Comments: Runs on Bio-Diesel.

Loco No.: 11154 | Loco Class: WDM-3D | Sub Class: | Shed Name(code): Lucknow (LKO) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: Cheetah | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: Blue & White | Comments: Air brake only

Loco No.: 18572 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: A | Shed Name(code): Howrah (HWH) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments:

Loco No.: 16637 | Loco Class: WDM-2 | Sub Class: B | Shed Name(code): Howrah (HWH) | Manufacturer Serial Number: | Manufactured Date: | Manufacturer: Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) | Loco Name: | Status: In Service | Old Loco Class: | Livery: | Comments: