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24.1 Note the typically British lineage of the handsome HPS. |
24.2 It was gratifying to see the museum staff bestow care upon the exhibits. The mighty HPS is dusted by an employee of the NRM in Nov.1997. |
| VITALSTATISTICS: Builder: Vulcan Foundry, U.K. Class: HPS/2 Year Built: 1950 Service: EIR (East Indian Railway), NR (Northern Railway), SR (Southern Railway) Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0 Numbering: Initially 7776/9, later changed to 24467 Named: ---- Rail Gauge: bg (5' 6") |
| The HPS was a typical BESA design locomotive, and prior to the advent of the bullet nosed WP, was the standard and most popular express power on the Indian Railways. Several were hard at work well into the late 1980s, especially on the NR and SR. Express passenger locomotives were loosely referred to as 'mail engines' in India, and the handsome HPS class of locomotives was the standard mail engine till the WPs came in. The engines had a maximum speed of 90 kmph, in keeping with their sleek express engine profile. The HPS/2 was in fact a derivative from an earlier HP class of locomotive. Other variants of the HP were the HPS and HPS/1. All (except the HP class) were provided with superheating. |
| hand crane | item: Hand-operated crane |
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| 25.1 The hand-crane stands tall in the NRM grounds. | 25.2 This pic of the hand crane was shot by me in 1981. Note the quaintly curved crane jib. |
| VITALSTATISTICS: Builder: Ransome and Rapier, London Class: None Year Built: 1883 Service: BB & CIR (Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway), Wheel Arrangement: 6-wheeler, rigid wheelbase Numbering: Not known Named: ---- Rail Gauge: bg (5' 6") |
| This was one of the earliest breakdown cranes to be used in India, and saw service on the BB & CI Railway. The crane was completely hand operated, and with a lifting capacity of 15 tonnes, required six people to man it. The crane is fitted upon a rigid 6-wheeled base. The original cost of purchase of this crane was a princely 7,000 Indian Rupees! |
| HG/C | item: Steam Locomotive |
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26. The HG/C in the NRM enjoys a shady retreat. |
| VITALSTATISTICS: Builder: Vulcan Foundry, U.K. Class: Originally HG, later changed to HG/C Year Built: 1909 Service: NWR (North Western Railway), EIR (East Indian Railway), NR (Northern Railway), Wheel Arrangement: 2-8-0 Numbering: Initially 2461, NWR no. 1598, EIR no. 2053 NR no. 1653 Named: ---- Rail Gauge: bg (5' 6") |
| The HG/C is another example of a BESA-era locomotive. Initially built as class HG, this was changed to class HG/C when a new and improved design with superheating (for better utilization of steam) was evolved. The engine was used on heavy freight trains on the NWR (most of it now in Pakistan), EIR and finally on the NR. |
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| 27.1 The two tiered sheep carrier. Note the attendant's cubicle in the center of the car. | 27.2 Another view of the two-tier sheep carrier. |
| VITALSTATISTICS: Builder: ER Workshops,Liluah Class: PYE Year Built: 1929 Service: EIR (East Indian Railway) Wheel Arrangement: 4-Wheeler Numbering: 97488 Named: ---- Rail Gauge: bg (5' 6") |
| This wooden bodied sheep carrier is one of the more rare and exquisite specimens on display at the NRM. Divided into four compartments in two levels (tiers), this car could carry a total of 176 sheep. Each compartment is provided with piped water supply from the overhead tanksof the car. The car is also provided with an attendant's cubicle in the central portion. (see 22.1 above).Apart from vacuum braking, the sheep carrier van is also provided with hand brakes, for use during hump shunting. |
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28.Thousands of tonnes of lift and shift later, the crane tank enjoys a well deserved quiet retired life at the NRM. |
| VITALSTATISTICS: Builder: Hawthorn Leslie, UK Class: None Year Built: 1923 Service: GIPR (Great Indian Peninsula Railway), Wheel Arrangement: 0-6-0T Numbering: Initially 3538, GIP no. 3 Named: ---- Rail Gauge: bg (5' 6") |
| Small steam locomotives fitted with cranes were once very popular, especially in railway workshops, where they served a dual purpose. As steam locomotives, they could be used as works shunters, moving vehicles within, and in and out or workshops. In their spare time, they could be used as cranes within the workshops, for lifting vehicles off their undercarriages etc. Such machines were popularly known as 'crane tanks'. Crane Tank # 3 pictures above is one of three such machines used in the Parel Workshops of the GIP Railway.(now CR). The engine is fitted with three cylinders: two to power the locomotive, and one for the crane. |
| EMD | Item: Steam Locomotive | |
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| 29.1 The rather unassuming pose of the EMD in the NRM grounds as in Nov. 1997. | 29.2 A plaque on the EMD's cabside proclaims the re-building in 1941. | 29.3 An earlier shot of the EMD in 1981. We used a cheap plastic lens box camera. |
| VITALSTATISTICS: Builder: North British Loco. Co. UK Class: Initially E-1, later EM, finally EMD (non-standard) Year Built: 1907, superheating added 1922, re-built 1941 at the Mughalpura Workshops Service: GIPR (Great Indian Peninsula Railway), NWR (North Western Railway) Wheel Arrangement: Originally American(4-4-0), later re-built as Atlantic 4-4-2) Numbering: Originally 17780, first no. in India 922, later 36506 Named: Named and re-named several times as LORD CLYDE, ROOSEVELT, and QUEEN EMPRESS Rail Gauge: bg (5' 6") |
| The EM was considered a beauty queen among locomotives at the time, and this example had the previlege of hauling several VIP and Royal trains. To complement her glamourous image, the engine was bestowed with exquisite names like LORD CLYDE, ROOSEVELT and QUEEN EMPRESS. When she was not hauling VIP specials, the EM spent her time hauling express trains on the erstwhile GIP Railway, and the NWR (most of it now in Pakistan). This class of engines was intitally classed E-1. Superheating (for better utilization of steam) was added in 1922. In 1941, some of the E-1s with an American 4-4-0 wheel arrangement were rebuilt as 4-4-2 Atlantics, and the classification changed to EM. The classification EMD was also used somewhere along the line. |
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30.Note the unusual entry into the car from balconies at each end. |
| VITALSTATISTICS: Builder: Not known Class: FT Year Built: Not known Service: Mourbhuj Railway (later taken over by BNR (Bengal Nagpur Railway), Wheel Arrangement: Bogie stock Numbering: 6 Named: --- Rail Gauge: ng (2' 6") |
| The 'Mourbhuj coach' pictured here was originally built as a composite 1st cum inter-class car for use on the erstwhile Mourbhuj (sometimes spelt Mourbhaj) railway. After this railway was taken over by the BNR (Bengal Nagpur Railway), the car was converted to a 1st cum 3rd class composite. It could seat 12 passengers in the 1st class, and 18 in the third. The car is fitted with sunshades on both sides for passenger comfort. Entrance is rather unusual: from balconies at either end. Another unusual feature of the car is that it is not fitted with brakes! |
| PT | Item: Steam Locomotive |
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| 31.1 The majestic and rather-large-for-a-suburban-loco PT in the NRM grounds in Nov.1997. | 31.2 Standing tall: A 1981 shot of the PT shows off her majestic lines. |
| VITALSTATISTICS: Builder: Robert Stephenson & Co. Darlington, UK Class: PT (non standard) Year Built: 1936 Service: SIR (South Indian Railway), Wheel Arrangement: 2-6-4T Numbering: Initially 4118, later no. 11, finally 37156 Named: ---- Rail Gauge: bg (5' 6") |
| The PT was one of the first BESA-era locomotives to be fitted with outside cylinders. All the previous BESA engines had hitherto been inside cylinder machines. Barring this, the rather large-ish PTs had nothing to browbeat about: they were used for suburban passenger train workings on the erstwhile SIR. (now SR). |
| sentinel (n.g.) | Item: Steam Locomotive |
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32. The elegant white/green ng Sentinel locomotive. Note chain drive ahead of the leading wheel. |
| VITALSTATISTICS: Builder: Sentinel Wagon Works, Shrewsbury, UK Class: None Year Built: 1929 Service: BDR (Bankura-Damodar River Light Railway), Wheel Arrangement: Chain drive, 6-wheeled, only 4 wheels are driven (by chain) Numbering: Initially 8135, later no. 8 Named: ---- Unique Features: Vertical boiler in a fully enclosed carbody, steam-driven high speed 100 hp engine, chain driven wheels. Rail Gauge: ng (2' 6") |
| The 'Sentinels' were highly unusual engines in several respects. For one, they digress from the usual familiar 'steam locomotive' profile. Second, they incorporated a vertical boiler, housed in a fully enclosed carbody. Steam from the boiler in turn drove a high speed engine, which in turn transmitted power to the wheels through chains. The chain drive meant that speeds necessarily had to be low. The unusual Sentinel engines were very popular for light weight and slow speed traffic on secondary and branch lines. This particular engine was used on the Bankura-Damodar River Light Railway in eastern India. The NRM booklet gives a lot of technical data about this engine, among which is that her powerpack delivered 500 rpm with two cylinders, and that she is fitted with a Weikfield Eureka type of lubricator. |
| e.m.u. power trailer (motor coach) | item: e.m.u. power trailer |
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33.Note pantograph at either end. Newer power trailers are fitted with only one at one end. |
| VITALSTATISTICS: Builder: Cammel Laird, Nottingham, UK Class: None Year Built: 1928 Service: BB & CIR (Bombay, Baroda & Central India Railway), Wheel Arrangement: Bogie stock Numbering: No number displayed Named: --- Rail Gauge: bg (5' 6") |
| This is an example of a power trailer (motor coach) from one of the first dc e.m.u.s to run in India. These were part of the trainsets. This particular unit saw service on the erstwhile BB & CI Railway (now WR). The emu trainsets opened a very convenient transportation channel for the harried commuters of the megapolis Bombay. Thanks to the fast services provided with rapid starts and stops, commuters could travel to work to the big bad city, and yet enjoy the relatively peaceful life of living in the suburbs. This particular car had been kept open in the NRM grounds as a 'study coach', with some charts and diagrams inside. When I visited in Nov. 1997, it had been sealed off, for fear of vandalism. |
| CS | Item: Steam Locomotive |
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34.The dimunitive CS in the NRM grounds. The 'head of steam' is actually dried leaves being burnt in the background! A very happy co-incidence indeed. |
| VITALSTATISTICS: Builder: W.G.Bagnall, Stafford, UK Class: CS (non-standard) Year Built: 1927 Service: EIR (East Indian Railway), later ER (Eastern Railway) Wheel Arrangement: 2-4-0T Numbering: 775 Named: ---- Rail Gauge: ng (2' 6") |
| The dimunitive CS, or 'little Shantipur engines' as members of this class were affectionately know, were the lightest steam locomotives ever used on the IR network. They saw service between Shantipur and Nabadwip Ghat on the Sealdah (Calcutta) division ont he ER. This engine was retired in 1986, after diesel railcars took over the route. The maximum speed the tiny CS could attain was a leisurely 13 mph. (roughly 21 kmph!). Identical machines were also used in Bangladesh, before the ng was torn up in that country. |
| decauville | Item: Steam Locomotive | |
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| 35.1 A comparatively drab looking Decauville as photographed by me in Nov. 1997. | 35.2 In happier days, we could climb into the exhibits. This shot from the Decauville's windshield was taken in 1981 with a cheap plastic lens box camera. | 35.3 A postcard sold at the NRM in 1981 showed the Decauville in a much richer deep chocolate colour, and bearing the name 'PRIMROSE'. This is a b/w shot of that postcard. |
| VITALSTATISTICS: Builder: W.G.Bagnall, Stafford, UK Class: None Year Built: 1902 Service: Decauville Railway in the NW Frontier region, later with the army at the Madras Engineering Territorial Army Group,Bangalore Wheel Arrangement: 2-4-2ST Numbering: 507 Named: DECAUVILLE, PRIMROSE Rail Gauge: ng (2' 6") |
| The beautiful Decauville Primrose led a military existence.She started her career on the Decauville Railway over strategic lines in the North West Frontier. The locomotive was later moved southwards, and was used for instructional purposes at the Madras Engineering Territorial Army Group at Bangalore. The engine's saddle tank has a very unusual shape: apart from being straddled atop the boiler, it also hangs onto the two sides of the tender, making the engine appear like a pannier tank. When the Decauville first came into the NRM, she was painted in a rich deep chocolate colour, and bore the name 'PRIMROSE'. |
| kalka-simla railcar | Item: Railcar |
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36. The dimunitive petrol engined railcar in the NRM grounds. On the roof is the swiveling headlight. |
| VITALSTATISTICS: Builder: Wickham & Co., Ware, UK Class: RMC (non-standard) Year Built: 1931 Service: Kalka-Simla line on the NWR (North WesternRailway) (later NR: Northern Railway), Wheel Arrangement: 4-wheeler Numbering: 12 Named: --- Unique Features: Petrol engined, fitted with bottle jacks to turn the vehicle on its axis for the return journey. Rail Gauge: ng (2' 6" |
| This elegant specimen is really a car on rails. She was used by inspection officials on the Kalka-Simla line of the erstwhile NWR (now under NR). The car is fitted with a 4-cylinder Meadows petrol engine, and can seat four persons in the cab. The light weight (a mere 2.6 tonnes) and dimunitive size of the car are exploited to the full: the car is provided with in-built bottle jacks which could raise the vehicle off its undercarriage and turn her round for the return journey. |
| ZF | Item: Steam Locomotive |
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37. Note the absence of a driver's straight lookout with the boiler leading, due to the large side tanks and the heightened coal bunkers. |
| VITALSTATISTICS: Builder: Henschell & Sohn, Kassel, Germany Class: ZF (derived from an earlier non-standard KC class) Year Built: 1934 Service: Kalka-Simla line on the NWR (North WesternRailway) (later NR: Northern Railway), Wheel Arrangement: 2-6-2T Numbering: Initially 22589, later no. 107 Named: ---- Rail Gauge: ng (2' 6") |
| Derived from an earlier very popular KC class, the ZFs were compact and powerful engines, used extensively on the hill lines of the Kalka-Simla line and Kangra Valley (Pathankot-Jogindernagar). The formidable looking machines were utilized primarily for passenger operations, and some of them survived well into the late 1980s. One unusual feature of these engines is the absence of the familiar driver's lookout when the boiler was leading. This was largely because of the large size of the side tanks, and heightened coal bunkers.Nonetheless, despite this, several drivers preferred to drive the engines boiler forward due to easier accessibility to the controls. The ZFs were fitted with Caprotti valve gear. However, later variants of this class were fitted with Walschaert's valve gear, and several of them were classed ZF/1. |
| WT | Item: Steam Locomotive |
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38. The sleek lines of the WT in the NRM. |
| VITALSTATISTICS: Builder: W.G.Bagnall, Stafford, UK Class: WT (non standard) (not to be confused with the bg WT suburban tanks) Year Built: 1925 Service: GBSR (Gaekwar of Baroda State Railway), later WR (Western Railway) Wheel Arrangement: 0-6-4T Numbering: Initially 60, later no. 594 Named: ---- Rail Gauge: ng (2' 6") |
| The WTs (not to be confused with the bg suburban tanks of the same classification) were used on what must be one of the most densely and heavily worked ng rail systems in the whole world: those centred around Dabhoi in Gujarat, on the erstwhile GBSR. (later WR). The engine was purchased in 1925 for a princely sum of Indian Rupees 32,448/-, and was retired in 1988 after 63 years at work. |
| RA (maharaja of bhavnagar saloon) | item: Passenger Car |
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39.Clothed in mundane IR maroon, the simple RA hardly looks like a Royal saloon from the outside. |
| VITALSTATISTICS: Builder: Not known Class: RA Year Built: 1931 Service: BSR (Bhavnagar State Railway of the Maharaja of Bhavnagar, later WR (Western Railway), Wheel Arrangement: Bogie stock Numbering: 51 Named: --- Rail Gauge: ng (2' 6") |
| One of the more recent additions to the NRM collection (1996), the RA was a saloon specially built for the Maharaja of Bhavnagar (Gujarat). The car subsequently passed on the the WR, from whence it was retired. The RA's bodywork is made from the finest quality teak, and the interior (sadly sealed off to the public) is tastefully decorated in keeping with the Maharaja's royal profile. |
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