Story of ALCo Locomotives-India | WDM2 | WDM1 | WDP3A | WDM3D | WDP1 | WDM3A | WDG3A | WAGC3 | YDM4

[@alcopower5710]

As a railfan in the US I must say this video is outstanding. Lots of valuable history and information. Very well done 👍

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks 😊

[@KanishQQuotes]

Railways in USA need to get their act together.... Like literally

[@rogers906]

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

[@rogers906]

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.

[@jason.railfan.gaming.dioramas]

Hey alcopower5710 I'm an Indian railfan and this is really nice from you

[@someshwarroy52]

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

[@TheTrainStory]

Indeed… the WDM2, WAM4, WP, YDM4 are iconic locomotives that powered the IR …

[@someshwarroy52]

@@TheTrainStory Indeed,Sir, those workhorses hauled IR in its journey from past to present.

[@lampardy888]

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 🙏🏻

[@OSHOTheCabbalistic]

I totally agree with you !

[@harshvardhansingh3538]

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.

[@TheTrainStory]

That would have been such an interesting spotting

[@harshvardhansingh3538]

@@TheTrainStory Yeah definitely

[@OSHOTheCabbalistic]

I used to travel Kayamganj for grandma's village during 1989 - 1996.

[@harshvardhansingh3538]

@@OSHOTheCabbalistic ya it lies on the route between farrukhabad and kasganj

[@ajaysinghblr]

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.

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks Singh Saab… appreciation coming from an officer of the GOC shed is a matter of pride for me…

[@ajaysinghblr]

@@TheTrainStory very well researched video. Learnt many things.

[@TheTrainStory]

@@ajaysinghblr thanks 😊

[@unlimitedfun4272]

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[@Nobody-xt6gg]

Ajay Singh , I'm colour blind, my aim is Vaighai loco pilot

[@gopal_kolathu1960]

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 😊

[@TheTrainStory]

Yes…IR has suffered due to lack of Vision from leadership of officers having no or little experience in railway tech and advancements…

[@mkvvrajasekhararao5508]

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

[@TheTrainStory]

You must have got several opportunities to footplate on these locomotives…

[@luthercharles3025]

Excellent video and wonderfully narated. One generation will miss the steam locomotives and our generation will miss the Alco Diesels.

[@TheTrainStory]

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

[@joshihemant2568]

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!!!!

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks Joshi saab for your kind words and the useful info that you have provided

[@kasiraman.j]

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

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks for this update Kasiraman. It is very pleasing to learn that your father actually piloted the vaigai and the pallavan. 🙏🙏🙏

[@indiantrainloversr]

Diesel locos are very memorable in future 😭😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ganeshiyer17]

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

[@TheTrainStory]

Indeed 😊

[@shivaprasad6311]

ALCO Diesels have stood the test of time 👌🏼❤️👍🏼 best wishes IR ❤️🙏🏽👌🏼the sounds they give are loved by one and all 😀👌🏼👍🏼

[@claudiomendes2232]

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".

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks Claudio for this information… looks like I will have to plan a holiday to Portugal sometime soon 😊

[@TheTrainStory]

The ALCos are of a simple design and quite hardy. 70 years in service is a great testimony

[@drshabbirsayeed2504]

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!!!

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks 😊

[@honedrazorblade]

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.

[@EMDWDG4]

7:57 There was an EMD offering (YDM3) but again, it lost out to the ALCo because GM refused to transfer technology.

[@kamrupexpress]

Beautiful video. It will warm the heart of any ALCO lover

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks

[@RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS]

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

[@kasiraman.j]

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 ❤❤❤❤

[@TheTrainStory]

Yes indeed 😊

[@adarshmishra367]

I love them Alcos

[@peddupeddi4574]

Yup

[@rockyfernz8867]

Thanks a ton, this video shared immense knowledge about Indian railway locomotives...

[@paravifilms6104]

Railfans will love this! Good animation as well.

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks :)

[@atheistbanerjee008]

Alco chugging & horn ....amazing !!

[@YukariAkiyamaTanks]

Very interesting video! Ive always have had an interest of indian railways and lovely alcos of it.

[@EMDWDG4]

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!

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks for the appreciation…

[@EMDWDG4]

@@TheTrainStory Well worth it!

[@EMDWDG4]

@@TheTrainStory Had been thinking of asking you to make a video about the WDM2 for quite a while and then this comes!

[@EMDWDG4]

@@TheTrainStory Good quality videos are the right way to go for all KZbinrs!

[@TheTrainStory]

@@EMDWDG4 😊

[@gshankararaman]

Very insightful as ever, thanks!

[@catwarrior716]

Great history sir! My favourite Alco classes are WDM2 and WDM3A🔥✌

[@TheTrainStory]

WDM2 is an all time variant for me too 😊

[@catwarrior716]

@@TheTrainStory great😀

[@saianideep]

@@catwarrior716 yes but Wdm3A is a modified version of WDM2

[@catwarrior716]

@@saianideep I know

[@swapanbandyopadhyay2534]

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.

[@TheTrainStory]

Indeed…

[@thomaslusk7621]

I really enjoyed this presentation , Very informative. Thank you.

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks Thomas 😊

[@renjivargis804]

Good information about diesal locomotives.

[@MATHISELVAKUMAR]

Outstanding video with many insights about Alcos. Thanks for explaining the naming reason of "Toaster" and mentioning the Legend VAIGAI.. 👍👍

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks friend...

[@OSHOTheCabbalistic]

I really have no words to appreciate the chugging sounds of ALCO Diesel Engines !

[@TheTrainStory]

😊

[@jpsingh1764]

Very informative ❤

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks

[@gsprasanna6382]

Going to sleep to the sound of a curving and accelerating Alco is deeply etched in my mind !

[@TheTrainStory]

Warm memories 😊

[@adithyaramachandran7427]

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.

[@RameshKSingh-gp2mx]

You should visit India again and go to Rajkot, You will see many ALCos there

[@cfkusnier1]

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)

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks for this info… always interested in ALCo heritage across the workd

[@sajilabeevi8920]

Rukhelhend EXPRESS was fast and furious with YDM 4!

[@TheTrainStory]

Indeed… the YDM4 packs a punch…

[@pranavkarlekar6967]

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👍👍

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks Pranav…

[@LukeLovesTrains-Mr.RailYard]

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.

[@TheTrainStory]

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…

[@LukeLovesTrains-Mr.RailYard]

Thank you for sharing, about these locomotives

[@TheTrainStory]

@@LukeLovesTrains-Mr.RailYard you are welcome mate…

[@sudeshchandraagarwal7409]

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.

[@danishjaved454]

Alcos contibuted a significant growth of indian railways Alcos happy retirement

[@finger3215]

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 !!

[@TheTrainStory]

Yes 😊

[@ajayv9039]

Good informative video

[@Sacchit_16338]

WDM3A & WDP3A are the best!

[@kapiltandonLKO]

Excellent video!

[@ktj3917]

Its great to see documentaries about Indian railways. Hope to see more.

[@roberthuron9160]

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 😇! 😇

[@vijaysrini27]

Wdm3a and wdm3d were more successful than wdp3a for passenger locomotives.

[@IndianRailFan.8708]

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

[@TheTrainStory]

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

[@kishorepramanik211]

Very nice and memorable video Sir 🙏🏻

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks 😊

[@uncinarynin]

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.

[@TheTrainStory]

The low hood locos are used as experimental examples or for shunting duties. Mainline locos (except WDM2 Jumbos) do not have low hoods

[@uncinarynin]

@@TheTrainStory Right, I mean the WDM-2 Jumbos, apparently they weren't successful so mostly out of service now.

[@kakathampuran]

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

[@jagathindianrailwayslover]

WOW alco diesel locos are end of era IR GOOD EXPLAINED

[@arvindno117]

A great video. Very informative and a treasure trove for old Alco lovers. Keep up the good work.

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks 😊

[@anilkanchi7293]

Very informative.

[@indiantrainloversr]

Wonderful 😍

[@theraildynasty_]

Amazing video, fun fact - Electric locos started their mainline operations way before diesel locos, around 1928-29.......

[@TheTrainStory]

Yes… Bombay and also suburban traffic of Chennai Beach to Tambaram…

[@bugsbamanbunny]

Great video for Indian Railfans :)

[@jayram29]

Sir, Excellent compilation work , Very nicely done

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks Sriram

[@k-getrengganis7401]

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]

Yes… WDM3A, D, WDP1, 3A are still on mainline duties at present time. Thanks for your appreciation…

[@k-getrengganis7401]

@@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...

[@SandipanChakrabortySCF]

Diesel locos will be there for the purpose of shunting. They however will not be on mainlines within a year or so.

[@TheTrainStory]

@@SandipanChakrabortySCF They may survive for a while on NFR and branch lines... Also on international links to Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan...

[@SandipanChakrabortySCF]

@@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.

[@jagathindianrailwayslover]

Make explanation of Wap5 ,Wap1,Wdp4D ❤

[@mannpatel55]

deserves my sub for so much hardwork and info about all this + speaking

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks friend 😊

[@manishbabulal4980]

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......

[@beltek01]

Outstanding presentation and video..Indian railways won't be the same without the Alcos😥😥

[@somnathbit9080]

Alcos was the backbone of indian railway...

[@TheTrainStory]

@@somnathbit9080 yes

[@Raillover_wr]

Pushpak ❤️ WDM3A ❤️ And all alco ❤️

[@TheTrainStory]

😊

[@into_the_void]

Great video..lots of interesting info 👍🏼👍🏼 Only feedback would be to use a better mic for recording

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks Viv

[@guruking5058]

Excellent information about all types of locos & history of locos in Indian Railways.🙏

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks friend

[@sanjaykumarsingh1970]

Awesome information

[@Richardanjno]

Excellent keep it up

[@rogers906]

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.

[@TheTrainStory]

Hmmm

[@somnathchakrabarty3159]

thnx sir.

[@arpithmanu]

alco s are a chugging beauty

[@trainzworldgaming4935]

We pride our diesel legends 😭

[@TheTrainStory]

Yes, we will miss the diesels… but the electric successors are equally worthy

[@surajkalase4171]

Alco locomotives the world is greatest locomotive💘💝💔💋👍👌💯

[@TheTrainStory]

😊

[@ingjorgeescola]

Excelent history. Thank you!

[@harshabiliangady3211]

Excellent and informative video Sir. Thank you.

[@akihokokurosaki]

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.

[@TheTrainStory]

Hmm Yes… rather than reinventing the wheel, IR felt it would be better to buy technology and build on that.

[@dieseldavetrains8988]

Great video, very informative. The ALCo World Series DL500 (WDM1) versions are still operating today in Australia as the "44" class series (dual control cab and dynamic braking) with private freight companies, also heritage groups have preserved operating units. Australia still operating old DL531 ALCo's 950hp as 48 class, see my You Tube site for current video of them. Thank you and appreciate your video on ALCo, well done!

[@unlimitedfun4272]

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[@GRcorolla-bt3mn]

Miss those NA v16s. Loved their chugging sound. Although they are still in service in a few locations.

[@uttamjeetsingh7451]

NA? They are turbocharged.

[@prabhavseth8325]

good narration

[@deepakumarpalraj5069]

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.....

[@anshumantripathi2851]

And i am addictively subscribed 🔥

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks 😊

[@vijay19728]

WDM 4 hauled 142/141: CHENNAI CENTRAL TO HOWRAH COROMANDEL EXPRESS FROM 1977 TO 1983.

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks for this info 🙏

[@nekomasteryoutube3232]

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)

[@vnktraman]

Alco chugging sound is very mesmerizing.EMd sound is just like Jet engine

[@raahichatterjee12259]

Was waiting for an Indian train vid for a huge amt of time 💚💙

[@TheTrainStory]

😊 I had also been planning on this video for sometime…

[@raahichatterjee12259]

@@TheTrainStory Sir ji pls do a video on Howrah Diesel and Electric shed

[@TheTrainStory]

@@raahichatterjee12259 i have no footage of this shed …

[@raahichatterjee12259]

@@TheTrainStory I am from this area Feel free to contact me for info ☺

[@TheTrainStory]

@@raahichatterjee12259 Thanks for the kind offer... I will keep it mind. Are there any WAP1 locos surviving in the Howrah Shed?

[@jayantochatterjee6413]

Outstanding vdo .As you correctly pointed out the Alco has a proven service life of 25 to 35years..with the end of diesel traction in India the Alcos in service should not be scrapped but sold to neighbouring countries who still rely in diesel traction. India recently "gifted" 10 Alcos to Bangladesh..Pakistan has diesel traction and they had in 2004 requested India for lease of diesel locos.. the Indian government foolishly refused the offer..the Alcos are far better than the Chinese ZCU 30 which have to be scrapped after 5years in Pakistan.

[@TheTrainStory]

ALCo have proven they are hardy through reliable service in some very difficult terrains across the world

[@jayantochatterjee6413]

@@TheTrainStory all the more reason they should NOT be scrapped..As Railways has decided to go for 100% electrification they should ensure that the ALCo's which are operational be allowed to complete their life in the service of such Railway systems that need them..I traveled some years back in the coach just behind an Alco WDM3 linked to the Dehradun Jan Shatabdi and I can truly say the sound of the ALCO its acceleration and horn was just magical .👍

[@bimandutta6352]

Excellent references well presented and informative 🙏🙏

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks…

[@ImAviatorGuy_1562]

I love the chugging sounds of the alco locomotive and yes these are coming to an End

[@MohanK1074]

Alcos should stay forever !

[@prashantsrivatsa3127]

This is so very awesome!!!

[@modernpronationalistharshg8647]

0:56 this is pic of National Rail museaum New Delhi .

[@doimoi958]

In Vietnam we also have YDM4 locos from Varanasi works. They are painted in red or blue with white stripes.

[@ashutoshdolui8931]

I think most of these beauties will be scrapped before their actual service life

[@TheTrainStory]

You are right. But with more than one Rail Museum... some of them will hopefully be preserved. Maybe some Diesel Shed may take up for diesels what the Rewari Steam shed is doing with our steam locos...

[@mrgiyer8581]

Excellent lucid technical explanation of ALCO version of diesel locos of Indian Railways.

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks

[@EMDWDG4]

Aww that diagram at 11:41 looks sooo cute!

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks 😊

[@shikharmahajan]

Very well made video

[@TheTrainStory]

Thanks 😊

[@NeathSpadge]

Outstanding video, absolutely love it. Have long been a great fan of the ALCo locomotive. Is 17000 the last surviving Indian World Series?

[@ashutoshdolui8931]

What do you mean by World series?

[@NeathSpadge]

@@ashutoshdolui8931 World Series as in what 17000 is. DL500. It says the name in the video.

[@tusharranjandas176]

@@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]

@@tusharranjandas176 Many thanks for that mate. Much appreciated. Similar to our numbering. Ours were the 44 class, but numbers started at 4401

[@tusharranjandas176]

@@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