Please explain. In USA as you may know after the interstate system was developed folks preferred to drive their own cars. Oh what wonderful memories I have. US does good on freight service. Old folks and those who are afraid to fly or short on cash ride Amtrak
What US need to do urgently is improve domestic sir service especially some of the old airports. Even former president Trump said he was embarrassed at US airports compared to other international airportd. Air travel now is US is the pitts. I would rather drive on the interstate.
ALCO diesel locomotives were an integral part of Indian Railways, will be remembered forever, because of it' s service and efficiency, thanks for another informative video
Alcos are long distance travel nostalgia, it still gives the best vibes when we hear it's chugging while we travel on overnight trains as they accelerate, thanks for the video 🙏🏻
the sound of alcos are still my favourite, it reminds me of my childhood days when metre gauge trains were used and ydm2 was the loco. 3 years back say a ydm2 being put over the freight train which was removed from its service at kasganj railway station in ner division.
Vaighai Express! It was my locomotives which used to haul it when I was in GOC shed!!! Have footplated many times at 100kmph way back in 1994-95. You've given it pride of place in this outstanding video. Thanks.
Indeed… although I must mention, the Rewari steam shed and IR have done a commendable job in restoring some steam locomotives. I hope they organise regular heritage runs of these old gems
My father has worked on all these alco diesel engines and we used to travel in our childhood because he used to repair and maintain all the locomotives
The ALCos are a majestic icon of the Diesel engine era. The IR story till recently had been one of underperformance, thanks to lackadaisical executive leadership. These gentle giants did their best with substandard tracks, rolling stock and signaling systems. It seems somehow an affront to see them doing duty as shunting engines. But I guess a fate common to everything that ages 😊
My father is the first loco pilot of vaigai express and pallavan . His name V.Jayaramakrishnan Ex DDI of southern railway madurai division. Proud of him Thanks regards 🙏🙏😍😍 His trial run was at 120kmph for meter gauge ALCO at that time....slept only for 3 hrs per day for nearly one month continuously. Myself consider him as unsung hero IMHO 🙏🙏🙏😍😍 As additional information he took trial runs gor Tamilnadu express also
What a video!! Congratulations,for your effort!! You gave me Good Gyaan!! As a 54 yrs old, I come from a generation, where I have seen all the three locos of Indian Railway. As a child, I used to commute between N.Delhi,to Pune. Upto 1975-76, There was no direct train between two cities!! A 'poona bogey' used to start from Pune,sorry,Poona,piggyback in Maharashtra express,upto Manmad,where, that bogey' used to get attached to Punjab Mail, coming from Mumbai ( sorry Bombay)!! All the locos were Steam engine's!!! In 1979, first Marathi rail mantri,( Madhu Dandavate,whose brainchild was Konkan Railway) started Jhelum express( Primarily to move troops from Pune cantt. To Jammu Cantt.)!! It came with your Alco diesel locos!!! I still remember,Pune - Delhi distance of @1600 k.m. would be hauled in 23 hours flat!! ( In 2021, same train takes @ 30 hours!!) Now, electrification 'upto' Pune is complete!! Beyond Pune, to go to Sangali or Solapur, you need an ALCO!!! PATHETIC SITUATION!!! I UNDERSTAND,HUBALI JUNCTION IS STILL NOT ELECTRIFIED!!! For development in Indian Railways, you need your areas 'Rail mantri'!!; THEN ONLY, DEVELOPMENT WILL COME ( Bihar had the Highest, & Most Corrupt Rail Mantri's) So, Karnataka should send A Rail Mantri for full electrification of HUBALI JUNCTION!!! What do you think!!!!
Very well done. This is the first vlog of yours' which I have viewed. I am extremely fond of the ALCO, which I have seen from very many years, now that it is being phased out is sad, but progress must go on as technology is changing every day.
Great info. Grew up loving Railways mainly due to ALCOs..witnessed Vaigai at full force standing at Palavanthangal station in erstwhile Madras. How the whole Mathura station shook when twin ALCOs hauled Mumbai Rajdhani in late 80s and how i enjoyed the trip onboard Tamil Nadu in 80 when it was hauled by twin ALCO all the way from New Delhi to Madras with dep at 7 am and arrival next day at 12 noon..I am missing them already
A well researched and comprehensively presented account of Alcos in India. Facts and figures do draw a very impressive picture of Alco loco history in Indian railways. Good work, indeed!!!
Your videos are very informative. That 2d graphics are very nice. Myself grown seeing YDM s They were the beautiful loco of all time IMHO due to its proportions in size with humans ❤❤❤❤
In Portugal we have the Alco Rsc3, they started service in 1948 for the fast trains to and from our two main cities of Lisbon and Porto. Yesterday I saw a pictures of one of them still operating with the maintenance operator SOMAFEL, the Alco 1525, and it looked beautiful, therefor 1502, 1507, 1511, 1512, 1525 are still running and 1501 witch is on the national railway museum at Entrocamento and it still works. So it has been 73 years since they started working and they´re still going...these locomotives will work for "eternity".
Easily the best train story video yet!! Also three things. 1. There were quite a few facts I didn't know, eg. I never knew that ALCo locomotives had dynamic braking or turbochargers. 2. There were quite a few other minor ALCo classes which were not successful eg. WDM3F. 3. The WDM2 diagrams are helping me to design my carboard WDM2 model (I'm designing it in Ms Paint) :) Overall, really good job on this! Quality Over Quantity!
The twin unit electric rebuilds are a fascinating reuse of the retired ALCos - Won't have the wonderful characteristic sound, but it's great to see the classic ALCos continue in use in one form or another
Imagine that Alco had pushed the 251,instead of the 244,there would be,yet,Alco and Montreal engines in mainline services! Even now,there are several short lines,that roster Alco/Montreal engines! Never say die,and add the Pakistan Railway engines,you have quite a few diehards out there! The Long Island had a few 251's in operation,and a few of them survived! Thank you for your diligence! Thank you 😇! 😇
Fantastic video and lovely narration. Alco....one of my favourites. Alas they're going to be gone in some time. Well videos like yours will keep their memories alive. Great effort and thanks
After withdrawal of steam engines in 1995, the ALCO WDM engines used to pull all SF & other important trains in the Non electrified routes. In ER & SER Darjeeling Mail, Amritsar Mail, Madras Mail, Coromandal Express & Himgiri Express were pulled by ALCO engines.
The Indian Railways never developed any locomotive of it's own by scratch. They bought technology from alco and emd to make diesel locomotives and abb to make electric locomotives.
Early 1960,alco,American locos tech fully transferred to dlw Benaras for mfg.18 series 2600 hp static type 16cyl v shape alignment 1st lot.then 17 series,E type came wdm2,3transition,then various other types mfd.36 ser wds6,16,15,14,13,12,11,software controlled mfd.NKJ katni 1st dsl shed,then ET itarsi.etc.
Recently I was wondering where did the TVC Rajdhani's green and Mumbai-Goa Tejas's yellow painted WDP3As go... Now I got the answer. Amazing and very informative video👍👍
Great video. The ALCO's surely had a decent variety of horns. I will miss them when I go to India next time. ALCO's are machines from the past in the USA. But, there are still some yard shunters and heritage railroad lines that use them. The most common locomotive diesel locomotive type here are the GE AC44 for freights and GE P42 or EMD F59PHI for Passenger trains (although these are being replaced by the Siemens SC44 locomotives). Electrification is sorely lacking in much of the USA. I hope the new infrastructure deal has a plan to electrify some key passenger rail lines outside the Northeast Corridor (California and Washington, I'm looking at you). The ACS64 could be used to its full potential.
ALCo locomotives are now almost phased out from most major route. They will be always remembered since it was these locomotives which gave their service to the country during it's need. You should do a video on the entire WAP series !!
I am a INDIAN RAILWAYS fan.Though IR are creating new trains like WAG-12 and Vande Bharat Express I feel they should use these Diesel and Alco Locos to save them from extinction in IR
The primary consideration for IR is efficiency and operational economy. The ALCo locomotives designed in the 1950s no longer fit this requirement. They will be gradually phased out and replaced with state of the art designs
Excellent video, we have one rail road that continues wit ALCO ( Genesee Valley ) I always wondered where they get parts to rebuild and maintain their all ALCO fleet. Is it possible IR supply's parts for ALCO 251's in other parts of the world? Or is there another source.
ALCos specifically the DL560 (WDM2) ruled indian tracks for close to 50 years. They still have a presence… Although electric traction will soon push them to the sidelines…
WDM3D is the hero of the Indian railways,,,,apart from newly invented diesel locos and electric loco..... WDM3D is only one to work in any climatic conditions....,i want it to be operational like the lifeline of Indian railways.....
Man I learnd a lot of cool things here, INR has some very interesting and unique trains that I wish I could see some day but that will probablyu never happen (so the best I can do is watch youtube videos like this and see these cool trains moving around)
Alco locomotive produce a lot of nostalgic feelings. We have in our country, Argentina. ALCo RSD 16 (Co Co, 251 B V12, 1950 hp, top speed= 160 km/ h, limited to a operational speed= 90 km/ h) and rsd 35(Co Co 251D 6 cil in line, 1300 hp)
Even though I am an Indonesia, I hope some of those diesel locomotives still goes around your mainlines (long-distances, mid-distances, short-distances) or maybe just carry some commuterline or shunting... There is a beautiful when there is diversity... Not everyone wants an electrification and not everyone wants a diesel/petrol powered vehicles... Nice video👍🏽
@@TheTrainStory you are welcome... I frankly love the hybrid loco one because it could ran on overhead electricity if in the big cities and on diesel on the other application...
@@TheTrainStory Yes they are going to use diesel for rail link between neighbouring countries. But as for branch lines, if electrification isn't a priority, they are replacing conventional passengers with DEMU sets. It makes the running both easier and better. As for NFR, it will be electrified soon. Diesel locos will always remain there for shunting and for emergency purposes.
Alco made good steam locomotives. But it failed to switch from steam to Diesel in US and soon met its demise in the 60s. That it why it sold its technology to India. It found a sucker. GM was the market leader in US. They were not going to transfer technology to Indis. Transfer of technology works for the seller when it is at the end of the lifecycle and another sucker will buy it. It is like selling your used goods at a tag sale.
I remember the New Delhi- Mumbai Rajdhani Express standing on PF5 on its arrival at Mumbai Central station with the Twin ICF Rajdhani Liveried Alco's and chugging in idle mode......
@@NeathSpadge yes it's just the only one sitting in museum and locos are given serial numbers in India and 17000 Means first loco of 17000 series and rest all DL500 have been scrapped
@@NeathSpadge yeah I'm confused too that it should have started with 17001,nice to meet ya mate, alco fan from kid days love the chugging sounds, ig Greece also operates alcos currently, I'm curious about Aussie ones can u tell more about them if there's any video
The interesting story here is that long after Alco went out of locomotive business in 1969 with the closure of its factory in Schenectady (NY), the line of locomotives was steadily improved in India and brought to the modern age. I just don't know why they (mostly) kept the high front hood that reduces visibility for the crew and requires two people to watch the track ahead. Besides the dual cab WDM3D mentioned there were a small number of low hood locomotives but I don't know whether they are still in regular service.
As a railfan in the US I must say this video is outstanding. Lots of valuable history and information. Very well done 👍
Thanks 😊
Railways in USA need to get their act together.... Like literally
Please explain. In USA as you may know after the interstate system was developed folks preferred to drive their own cars. Oh what wonderful memories I have. US does good on freight service. Old folks and those who are afraid to fly or short on cash ride Amtrak
What US need to do urgently is improve domestic sir service especially some of the old airports. Even former president Trump said he was embarrassed at US airports compared to other international airportd. Air travel now is US is the pitts. I would rather drive on the interstate.
Hey alcopower5710 I'm an Indian railfan and this is really nice from you
ALCO diesel locomotives were an integral part of Indian Railways, will be remembered forever, because of it' s service and efficiency, thanks for another informative video
Indeed… the WDM2, WAM4, WP, YDM4 are iconic locomotives that powered the IR …
@@TheTrainStory Indeed,Sir, those workhorses hauled IR in its journey from past to present.
Alcos are long distance travel nostalgia, it still gives the best vibes when we hear it's chugging while we travel on overnight trains as they accelerate, thanks for the video 🙏🏻
I totally agree with you !
the sound of alcos are still my favourite, it reminds me of my childhood days when metre gauge trains were used and ydm2 was the loco. 3 years back say a ydm2 being put over the freight train which was removed from its service at kasganj railway station in ner division.
That would have been such an interesting spotting
@@TheTrainStory Yeah definitely
I used to travel Kayamganj for grandma's village during 1989 - 1996.
@@OSHOTheCabbalistic ya it lies on the route between farrukhabad and kasganj
Vaighai Express!
It was my locomotives which used to haul it when I was in GOC shed!!! Have footplated many times at 100kmph way back in 1994-95.
You've given it pride of place in this outstanding video.
Thanks.
Thanks Singh Saab… appreciation coming from an officer of the GOC shed is a matter of pride for me…
@@TheTrainStory very well researched video. Learnt many things.
@@ajaysinghblr thanks 😊
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Ajay Singh , I'm colour blind, my aim is Vaighai loco pilot
Excellent video and wonderfully narated. One generation will miss the steam locomotives and our generation will miss the Alco Diesels.
Indeed… although I must mention, the Rewari steam shed and IR have done a commendable job in restoring some steam locomotives. I hope they organise regular heritage runs of these old gems
My father has worked on all these alco diesel engines and we used to travel in our childhood because he used to repair and maintain all the locomotives
You must have got several opportunities to footplate on these locomotives…
The ALCos are a majestic icon of the Diesel engine era. The IR story till recently had been one of underperformance, thanks to lackadaisical executive leadership. These gentle giants did their best with substandard tracks, rolling stock and signaling systems. It seems somehow an affront to see them doing duty as shunting engines. But I guess a fate common to everything that ages 😊
Yes…IR has suffered due to lack of Vision from leadership of officers having no or little experience in railway tech and advancements…
My father is the first loco pilot of vaigai express and pallavan . His name V.Jayaramakrishnan Ex DDI of southern railway madurai division. Proud of him
Thanks regards 🙏🙏😍😍
His trial run was at 120kmph for meter gauge ALCO at that time....slept only for 3 hrs per day for nearly one month continuously. Myself consider him as unsung hero IMHO 🙏🙏🙏😍😍
As additional information he took trial runs gor Tamilnadu express also
Thanks for this update Kasiraman. It is very pleasing to learn that your father actually piloted the vaigai and the pallavan. 🙏🙏🙏
What a video!! Congratulations,for your effort!! You gave me Good Gyaan!! As a 54 yrs old, I come from a generation, where I have seen all the three locos of Indian Railway. As a child, I used to commute between N.Delhi,to Pune. Upto 1975-76, There was no direct train between two cities!!
A 'poona bogey' used to start from Pune,sorry,Poona,piggyback in Maharashtra express,upto Manmad,where, that bogey' used to get attached to Punjab Mail, coming from Mumbai ( sorry Bombay)!! All the locos were Steam engine's!!!
In 1979, first Marathi rail mantri,( Madhu Dandavate,whose brainchild was Konkan Railway) started Jhelum express( Primarily to move troops from Pune cantt. To Jammu Cantt.)!!
It came with your Alco diesel locos!!! I still remember,Pune - Delhi distance of @1600 k.m. would be hauled in 23 hours flat!!
( In 2021, same train takes @ 30 hours!!) Now, electrification 'upto' Pune is complete!! Beyond Pune, to go to Sangali or Solapur, you need an ALCO!!! PATHETIC SITUATION!!!
I UNDERSTAND,HUBALI JUNCTION IS STILL NOT ELECTRIFIED!!!
For development in Indian Railways, you need your areas 'Rail mantri'!!; THEN ONLY, DEVELOPMENT WILL COME ( Bihar had the Highest, & Most Corrupt Rail Mantri's)
So, Karnataka should send A Rail Mantri for full electrification of HUBALI JUNCTION!!!
What do you think!!!!
Thanks Joshi saab for your kind words and the useful info that you have provided
Very well done. This is the first vlog of yours' which I have viewed. I am extremely fond of the ALCO, which I have seen from very many years, now that it is being phased out is sad, but progress must go on as technology is changing every day.
Great info. Grew up loving Railways mainly due to ALCOs..witnessed Vaigai at full force standing at Palavanthangal station in erstwhile Madras. How the whole Mathura station shook when twin ALCOs hauled Mumbai Rajdhani in late 80s and how i enjoyed the trip onboard Tamil Nadu in 80 when it was hauled by twin ALCO all the way from New Delhi to Madras with dep at 7 am and arrival next day at 12 noon..I am missing them already
Indeed 😊
A well researched and comprehensively presented account of Alcos in India. Facts and figures do draw a very impressive picture of Alco loco history in Indian railways. Good work, indeed!!!
Thanks 😊
Thanks a ton, this video shared immense knowledge about Indian railway locomotives...
Your videos are very informative. That 2d graphics are very nice. Myself grown seeing YDM s
They were the beautiful loco of all time IMHO due to its proportions in size with humans ❤❤❤❤
Yes indeed 😊
I love them Alcos
Yup
Very interesting video! Ive always have had an interest of indian railways and lovely alcos of it.
In Portugal we have the Alco Rsc3, they started service in 1948 for the fast trains to and from our two main cities of Lisbon and Porto. Yesterday I saw a pictures of one of them still operating with the maintenance operator SOMAFEL, the Alco 1525, and it looked beautiful, therefor 1502, 1507, 1511, 1512, 1525 are still running and 1501 witch is on the national railway museum at Entrocamento and it still works. So it has been 73 years since they started working and they´re still going...these locomotives will work for "eternity".
Thanks Claudio for this information… looks like I will have to plan a holiday to Portugal sometime soon 😊
The ALCos are of a simple design and quite hardy. 70 years in service is a great testimony
Alco chugging & horn ....amazing !!
Beautiful video. It will warm the heart of any ALCO lover
Thanks
Railfans will love this! Good animation as well.
Thanks :)
ALCO Diesels have stood the test of time 👌🏼❤️👍🏼 best wishes IR ❤️🙏🏽👌🏼the sounds they give are loved by one and all 😀👌🏼👍🏼
Great history sir! My favourite Alco classes are WDM2 and WDM3A🔥✌
WDM2 is an all time variant for me too 😊
@@TheTrainStory great😀
@@catwarrior716 yes but Wdm3A is a modified version of WDM2
@@saianideep I know
Diesel locos are very memorable in future 😭😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Easily the best train story video yet!!
Also three things.
1. There were quite a few facts I didn't know, eg. I never knew that ALCo locomotives had dynamic braking or turbochargers.
2. There were quite a few other minor ALCo classes which were not successful eg. WDM3F.
3. The WDM2 diagrams are helping me to design my carboard WDM2 model (I'm designing it in Ms Paint) :)
Overall, really good job on this!
Quality Over Quantity!
Thanks for the appreciation…
@@TheTrainStory Well worth it!
@@TheTrainStory Had been thinking of asking you to make a video about the WDM2 for quite a while and then this comes!
@@TheTrainStory Good quality videos are the right way to go for all UA-camrs!
@@EMDWDG4 😊
Very insightful as ever, thanks!
The twin unit electric rebuilds are a fascinating reuse of the retired ALCos - Won't have the wonderful characteristic sound, but it's great to see the classic ALCos continue in use in one form or another
I really enjoyed this presentation , Very informative. Thank you.
Thanks Thomas 😊
Good information about diesal locomotives.
7:57 There was an EMD offering (YDM3) but again, it lost out to the ALCo because GM refused to transfer technology.
Imagine that Alco had pushed the 251,instead of the 244,there would be,yet,Alco and Montreal engines in mainline services! Even now,there are several short lines,that roster Alco/Montreal engines! Never say die,and add the Pakistan Railway engines,you have quite a few diehards out there! The Long Island had a few 251's in operation,and a few of them survived! Thank you for your diligence! Thank you 😇! 😇
Good informative video
Going to sleep to the sound of a curving and accelerating Alco is deeply etched in my mind !
Warm memories 😊
Very nice and memorable video Sir 🙏🏻
Thanks 😊
Very informative ❤
Thanks
deserves my sub for so much hardwork and info about all this + speaking
Thanks friend 😊
Its great to see documentaries about Indian railways. Hope to see more.
Awesome information
A great video. Very informative and a treasure trove for old Alco lovers. Keep up the good work.
Thanks 😊
Fantastic video and lovely narration. Alco....one of my favourites. Alas they're going to be gone in some time. Well videos like yours will keep their memories alive. Great effort and thanks
Outstanding video with many insights about Alcos. Thanks for explaining the naming reason of "Toaster" and mentioning the Legend VAIGAI.. 👍👍
Thanks friend...
Sir, Excellent compilation work , Very nicely done
Thanks Sriram
After withdrawal of steam engines in 1995, the ALCO WDM engines used to pull all SF & other important trains in the Non electrified routes. In ER & SER Darjeeling Mail, Amritsar Mail, Madras Mail, Coromandal Express & Himgiri Express were pulled by ALCO engines.
Indeed…
Very informative.
Excellent video!
Excellent information about all types of locos & history of locos in Indian Railways.🙏
Thanks friend
alco s are a chugging beauty
Make explanation of Wap5 ,Wap1,Wdp4D ❤
good narration
Rukhelhend EXPRESS was fast and furious with YDM 4!
Indeed… the YDM4 packs a punch…
Excelent history. Thank you!
Great video for Indian Railfans :)
The Indian Railways never developed any locomotive of it's own by scratch.
They bought technology from alco and emd to make diesel locomotives and abb to make electric locomotives.
Hmm Yes… rather than reinventing the wheel, IR felt it would be better to buy technology and build on that.
Excellent keep it up
Early 1960,alco,American locos tech fully transferred to dlw Benaras for mfg.18 series 2600 hp static type 16cyl v shape alignment 1st lot.then 17 series,E type came wdm2,3transition,then various other types mfd.36 ser wds6,16,15,14,13,12,11,software controlled mfd.NKJ katni 1st dsl shed,then ET itarsi.etc.
Alcos contibuted a significant growth of indian railways
Alcos happy retirement
I really have no words to appreciate the chugging sounds of ALCO Diesel Engines !
😊
When did GOC announce the with drawl of WDP3A and why ? Are the WDPA3A's transferred to other sheds or being scrapped ?]
I not sure if they are being transferred to other sheds…
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No they kept for scraping in GOC Loco shed
Wonderful 😍
Excellent and informative video Sir. Thank you.
Wdm3a and wdm3d were more successful than wdp3a for passenger locomotives.
Recently I was wondering where did the TVC Rajdhani's green and Mumbai-Goa Tejas's yellow painted WDP3As go... Now I got the answer.
Amazing and very informative video👍👍
Thanks Pranav…
And i am addictively subscribed 🔥
Thanks 😊
1:34 this locomotive was Known as ARPW 20
Thanks friend for this update 😊
Your wellcome bro
0:56 this is pic of National Rail museaum New Delhi .
Great video. The ALCO's surely had a decent variety of horns. I will miss them when I go to India next time.
ALCO's are machines from the past in the USA. But, there are still some yard shunters and heritage railroad lines that use them.
The most common locomotive diesel locomotive type here are the GE AC44 for freights and GE P42 or EMD F59PHI for Passenger trains (although these are being replaced by the Siemens SC44 locomotives).
Electrification is sorely lacking in much of the USA. I hope the new infrastructure deal has a plan to electrify some key passenger rail lines outside the Northeast Corridor (California and Washington, I'm looking at you). The ACS64 could be used to its full potential.
You should visit India again and go to Rajkot, You will see many ALCos there
Sir cam you make video on tgv and talgo 250 hybrid and 350 and avril
How her traction system work and electrical components
ALCo locomotives are now almost phased out from most major route. They will be always remembered since it was these locomotives which gave their service to the country during it's need.
You should do a video on the entire WAP series !!
Yes 😊
I am a INDIAN RAILWAYS fan.Though IR are creating new trains like WAG-12 and Vande Bharat Express I feel they should use these Diesel and Alco Locos to save them from extinction in IR
The primary consideration for IR is efficiency and operational economy. The ALCo locomotives designed in the 1950s no longer fit this requirement. They will be gradually phased out and replaced with state of the art designs
Excellent video, we have one rail road that continues wit ALCO ( Genesee Valley ) I always wondered where they get parts to rebuild and maintain their all ALCO fleet. Is it possible IR supply's parts for ALCO 251's in other parts of the world? Or is there another source.
IR has exported ALCo based locomotives to other countries… so it is possible
WOW alco diesel locos are end of era IR GOOD EXPLAINED
Amazing presentation
WDM 4 hauled 142/141: CHENNAI CENTRAL TO HOWRAH COROMANDEL EXPRESS FROM 1977 TO 1983.
Thanks for this info 🙏
I love the locomotives that Alco built like the UP Big Boys, Challengers, NYC Hudsons, and others. But India's Alco locomotives are very cool.
ALCos specifically the DL560 (WDM2) ruled indian tracks for close to 50 years. They still have a presence… Although electric traction will soon push them to the sidelines…
Thank you for sharing, about these locomotives
@@LukeLovesTrains-Mr.RailYard you are welcome mate…
This is so very awesome!!!
Alco locomotives the world is greatest locomotive💘💝💔💋👍👌💯
😊
thnx sir.
Very well made video
Thanks 😊
WDM3D is the hero of the Indian railways,,,,apart from newly invented diesel locos and electric loco..... WDM3D is only one to work in any climatic conditions....,i want it to be operational like the lifeline of Indian railways.....
Why are wdm3d, wdg3a are being used as shunters now a days
Man I learnd a lot of cool things here, INR has some very interesting and unique trains that I wish I could see some day but that will probablyu never happen (so the best I can do is watch youtube videos like this and see these cool trains moving around)
Alco locomotive produce a lot of nostalgic feelings. We have in our country, Argentina. ALCo RSD 16 (Co Co, 251 B V12, 1950 hp, top speed= 160 km/ h, limited to a operational speed= 90 km/ h) and rsd 35(Co Co 251D 6 cil in line, 1300 hp)
Thanks for this info… always interested in ALCo heritage across the workd
Even though I am an Indonesia, I hope some of those diesel locomotives still goes around your mainlines (long-distances, mid-distances, short-distances) or maybe just carry some commuterline or shunting...
There is a beautiful when there is diversity... Not everyone wants an electrification and not everyone wants a diesel/petrol powered vehicles...
Nice video👍🏽
Yes… WDM3A, D, WDP1, 3A are still on mainline duties at present time. Thanks for your appreciation…
@@TheTrainStory you are welcome... I frankly love the hybrid loco one because it could ran on overhead electricity if in the big cities and on diesel on the other application...
Diesel locos will be there for the purpose of shunting. They however will not be on mainlines within a year or so.
@@SandipanChakrabortySCF They may survive for a while on NFR and branch lines... Also on international links to Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan...
@@TheTrainStory Yes they are going to use diesel for rail link between neighbouring countries. But as for branch lines, if electrification isn't a priority, they are replacing conventional passengers with DEMU sets. It makes the running both easier and better. As for NFR, it will be electrified soon. Diesel locos will always remain there for shunting and for emergency purposes.
Alco made good steam locomotives. But it failed to switch from steam to Diesel in US and soon met its demise in the 60s. That it why it sold its technology to India. It found a sucker.
GM was the market leader in US. They were not going to transfer technology to Indis. Transfer of technology works for the seller when it is at the end of the lifecycle and another sucker will buy it. It is like selling your used goods at a tag sale.
Hmmm
ALCos downfall is all because of the rushed 244 engine/prime mover that has been suffered from technical issues unlike the 251 engine/prime mover
Excellent references well presented and informative 🙏🙏
Thanks…
WDM3A & WDP3A are the best!
I remember the New Delhi- Mumbai Rajdhani Express standing on PF5 on its arrival at Mumbai Central station with the Twin ICF Rajdhani Liveried Alco's and chugging in idle mode......
Outstanding video, absolutely love it. Have long been a great fan of the ALCo locomotive.
Is 17000 the last surviving Indian World Series?
What do you mean by World series?
@@ashutoshdolui8931 World Series as in what 17000 is.
DL500.
It says the name in the video.
@@NeathSpadge yes it's just the only one sitting in museum and locos are given serial numbers in India and 17000 Means first loco of 17000 series and rest all DL500 have been scrapped
@@tusharranjandas176 Many thanks for that mate. Much appreciated.
Similar to our numbering. Ours were the 44 class, but numbers started at 4401
@@NeathSpadge yeah I'm confused too that it should have started with 17001,nice to meet ya mate, alco fan from kid days love the chugging sounds, ig Greece also operates alcos currently, I'm curious about Aussie ones can u tell more about them if there's any video
Which train was that in 16:47
Sorry friend… I am not sure about this…
nice movie! I'm interested in Indian diesel locomotives, I can study about those with this movie.
:)
Excellent lucid technical explanation of ALCO version of diesel locos of Indian Railways.
Thanks
Was waiting for an Indian train vid for a huge amt of time 💚💙
😊 I had also been planning on this video for sometime…
@@TheTrainStory Sir ji pls do a video on Howrah Diesel and Electric shed
@@raahichatterjee12259 i have no footage of this shed …
@@TheTrainStory I am from this area
Feel free to contact me for info ☺
@@raahichatterjee12259 Thanks for the kind offer... I will keep it mind. Are there any WAP1 locos surviving in the Howrah Shed?
I love the chugging sounds of the alco locomotive and yes these are coming to an End
Outstanding presentation and video..Indian railways won't be the same without the Alcos😥😥
The interesting story here is that long after Alco went out of locomotive business in 1969 with the closure of its factory in Schenectady (NY), the line of locomotives was steadily improved in India and brought to the modern age. I just don't know why they (mostly) kept the high front hood that reduces visibility for the crew and requires two people to watch the track ahead. Besides the dual cab WDM3D mentioned there were a small number of low hood locomotives but I don't know whether they are still in regular service.
The low hood locos are used as experimental examples or for shunting duties. Mainline locos (except WDM2 Jumbos) do not have low hoods
@@TheTrainStory Right, I mean the WDM-2 Jumbos, apparently they weren't successful so mostly out of service now.
We pride our diesel legends 😭
Yes, we will miss the diesels… but the electric successors are equally worthy
Great video..lots of interesting info 👍🏼👍🏼
Only feedback would be to use a better mic for recording
Thanks Viv
8:14 I just realised the YDM4's bogies looked very similar to the bogies of the WDM2.
Yes .. the YDM4 also uses the trimount asymmetrical bogie
@@TheTrainStory Yeah that's part of the reason why the YDM4 looks almost like a WDM2, just shrunk down.
@@EMDWDG4 They bear family resemblance but are two entirely different locomotives.
@@TheTrainStory Yeah I knew that!
Looks can be deceiving!
The WDS6 is a wierd locomotive, it has the WDM2 style body but the YDM4 prime mover! :/
Amazing video, fun fact - Electric locos started their mainline operations way before diesel locos, around 1928-29.......
Yes… Bombay and also suburban traffic of Chennai Beach to Tambaram…
ive seen the wdm train wdp and wdg coz i go to trichy where i see diesel trains at h=junction and at my local station in tbm too
I lived in Tambaram… many many years back 😊