An ALCO Fan Abroad

Trains Magazine General Discussion
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I have five more images to share from railfanning in India.

First is of one of the famous Mumbai EMUs coming into the station at Vasai Road. Although it was Sunday, the trains were still very crowded. This was actually one of the emptier ones.

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=292532

Second is of what is called a “Barbie Doll” with my host railfans taking their photographs in front of me. Have to say, having two Mumbai railfans with me really made me feel much more comfortable.

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=292452

Next is a shot of a Tower Car, which I was told is sometimes used as a switcher too, when the need arises. Would have liked to have seen that.

http://freericks.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1694841

And next, was a long passenger train with what the locals call a “Baldie,” but what I call an ALCO. It was like going back in time listening to this engine…

http://freericks.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1694843

Last, a roster shot of the ALCO.

http://freericks.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?

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Charles: What are the standard lengths of their Passenger cars? Same as US or shorter?

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To my eye, they looked exactly the same dimension as American stock, but I’m not sure that’s a good gauge.

Here’s a page from the IRFCA site. I searched for an answer and couldn’t find it, but maybe someone else has better eyes that than me.

http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-stock.html