A loaded coal train from Mormugao Port in Vasco rumbles through Dabolim late morning of March 23, 2025. Leading the consist is WDG-4 #70063 of Indian Railways (Pune), with fellow Banaras Locomotiv... (more)
A South Western Railway Vasco Da Gama to Kulem Passenger train begins to pull out of the Dabolim station while the Assistant Loco Pilot waves a green flag to indicate Line Clear.
With the motors in full dynamic braking, two WDG4s descend the Shindavane Ghat towards Pune with a boxcar rake.
Trouble in ALCO Paradise Since the end of steam, India has been almost the exclusive domain of ALCO powered diesels. However in the last few years these EMD 710 powered units have been maki... (more)