The WDM-2 locomotives from serial numbers around 17788 to 17890 were fitted with full-width short hood with the intention of giving them an extended visibility for the drivers.
These are unofficially termed 'Jumbos' by crew and Rail-fans.
WDM-2 #17722 and 17748 are rumored to be the prototypes of the jumbo class, but differs slightly from other Jumbos.
But these locomotives proved to be not that useful as the locomotive pilots raised their concerns that they had to stand up to operate them.
So a few were modified to have normal short hoods of WDM-2.Some earlier Jumbo locomotives were also converted to WDM-3A.
These locomotives are easily recognizable by their short hood having big windows.
After Over-ageing of these locomotives, the jumbos were mainly used on Shunting or Departmental works trains.
As a consequence few of them are still in service.
The WDM-2 locomotives from serial numbers around 17788 to 17890 were fitted with full-width short hood with the intention of giving them an extended visibility for the drivers. These are unofficially termed 'Jumbos' by crew and Rail-fans. WDM-2 #17722 and 17748 are rumored to be the prototypes of the jumbo class, but differs slightly from other Jumbos. But these locomotives proved to be not that useful as the locomotive pilots raised their concerns that they had to stand up to operate them. So a few were modified to have normal short hoods of WDM-2.Some earlier Jumbo locomotives were also converted to WDM-3A.
These locomotives are easily recognizable by their short hood having big windows. After Over-ageing of these locomotives, the jumbos were mainly used on Shunting or Departmental works trains. As a consequence few of them are still in service.
Indian locomotive class WDM-2