Day and date : Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Time : 06:08 a.m.
Train type : Superfast
Locomotive(s) : Bhusaval/ BSL WAM4-6P 20640
Location : Devlali outer
Camera : Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
12618 Nizamuddin/ NZM - Ernakulam/ ERS Mangala Lakshadweep Express passes Devlali outer at a good speed with a raging BSL WAM4 at its helm.
ABOUT THE TRAIN :-
12618 is a daily train. 12618 covers NZM-ERS distance (3067 km) in 50 hours and 40 minutes with an average speed of 64 kph and 44 halts.12618 leaves NZM at 09:20 and reaches ERS third day, at 12:00.
ABOUT WAM4 :-
Power type: Electric
Builder: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, India
Gauge: 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm)
Current collection method: Overhead AC with pantograph
Top speed: 110-120 km/h (68-74 mph)
Power output: 3,850 hp (2,871 kW)
Career: Indian Railways
Traction Motors: Alstom TAO 659 A1 (575kW, 750V). Six motors, axle-hung, nose-suspended, force-ventilated.
Gear Ratio: 15:62 originally (and still for WAM-4 2S3P), now many variations, 21:58 being common for WAM-4 6P locos.
Transformer: Heil BOT 3460 A, 22.5kV / 3460kVA.
Rectifiers: Two silicon rectifier cells, 1270V / 1000A each cubicle.
Pantographs: Two Faiveley AM-12.
Axle load: 18.8 tonnes
Locomotive weight : 112.8 tonnes
Hauling capacity: 2010t
Current Ratings: (WAM-4 6P) 1100A/10min, 750A continuous
