6 days ago
Locomotive won first prize in beauty contest
Locomotive No. 37364 (WAP-7) from the Electric Loco Shed in Lallaguda, South Central Railway, won first prize in the 'Beauty Contest for Electric Locos,' which was held at the Banaras Locomotive Works in Varanasi.
The prize was jointly shared by Royapuram Electric Loco Shed,
Southern Railway
.
A total of 13 locomotives from various zonal railways took part in the competition. The locomotives were judged on their unique features and modifications, their overall aesthetic appeal, and their maintenance standards.
The major highlight of Loco No. 37364's upgraded cab was the modified AC duct. Thermal insulation was provided around the cab body and machine room, bringing temperatures down by 20°C at the crew seat, 33°C at the roof, 13°C at the floor and 22°C at the driver's desk under peak operating conditions.
Furthermore, a 360° loco view system comprising 14 cameras per locomotive was installed to enable the crew to monitor the condition of the pantograph, the machine room, the cabin and the track via monitors in the cab.
