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Blog Entry# 1168009
Posted: Jul 21 2014 (20:52)

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Jul 21 2014 (20:52)   17235/SMVT Bengaluru - Nagercoil Express (PT) | BNC/Bengaluru Cantt. (Bangalore) (8 PFs)
 
Harris Kiran~
Harris Kiran~   5578 blog posts
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The MOST ENDANGERED Locomotive : Indian Railways BALDIE click here
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As the saying goes ..the old must give way to the new , its very evident when it comes to the case of Bald head faced Indian Railway ALCo species , previously known as WDM-2C, presently a WDM-3A also termed as a BALDIE, by its looks. these Loco's are turning out to become extinct at a very fast pace.
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Well , we are talking about Locomotive rebuilding, where the loco gets completely refurbished to a newer design and a much enhanced Technology for better over hauling performance .
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The rebuilding is carried out by Diesel Loco Modernization Works (DMW) at Patiala,India.
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Rebuilding comprises of upgrading the Bogies for improved Speed , Equipping with DBR's for better Braking , Microprocessor controlled Unit for easy Operations, APU for Fuel Efficiency. EMD type headlights for better visibility in the dark.Conversion of magnet frames of 2600 HP loco to suit 3100/3300 HP locos etc.
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So, here we see the last surviving Baldie of Krishnarajapuram / KJM Diesel Loco Shed, which may get stripped off from Service any moment for rebuilding.
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The Shed had around 10 Baldie's (WDM-3A ) 14007,14012,14019,14024,14025,14026,14028,14047,14053 & 14056.
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14053 being the last and sole survivor while the rest have been already rebuilt / undergoing rebuild.
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A Comparison of how the Rebuild Loco looks has been shown at the end of the Video.

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Jul 21 2014 (22:24)
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Superb compilation....sad to see that KJM is left with only one baldie (happy that MLY has still 5 with it)....
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Jul 21 2014 (22:50)
z   239 blog posts
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in pic2 left side dark color loco is baldie?
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Jul 21 2014 (23:04)
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Yes 14053 is baldie...
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Jul 22 2014 (09:04)
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Again an informative one, Harris. Helped me get to know more of KJM stock.
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Jul 22 2014 (09:16)
12YEARSINIRI^~   11515 blog posts
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Any idea about 14047 ? I snapped it in MYS when it hauled KAWR/CAN-YPR express last month.
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