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Indian locomotive class WDM-2

The Indian locomotive class WDM-2 is a class of diesel–electric locomotive that was developed in 1962 by American Locomotive Company (ALCO) for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), Diesel (D), Mixed traffic (M) engine, 2nd generation (2). They entered service in 1962. A total of more than 2,700 WDM-2 was built at ALCO and Banaras…

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Aspiration
Turbo-supercharged
Axle load
18,800 kg (41,400 lb)
Bogies
ALCO Asymmetric cast frame trimount
Build date
1962–1998
Builder
Alco, BLW
Career
CareerOperatorsIndian RailwaysNumbers16000-16887, 17100-17999, 18040-18079, 18112-18514, 18523-18900, 18903-18999NicknamesJumbo, PrabalLocaleAll over Indian RailwaysDelivered196…

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Aspiration · 1
Indian locomotive class WDM-2 → Turbo-supercharged
Axle load · 1
Indian locomotive class WDM-2 → 18,800 kg (41,400 lb)
Bogies · 1
Indian locomotive class WDM-2 → ALCO Asymmetric cast frame trimount
Build date · 1
Indian locomotive class WDM-2 → 1962–1998
Builder · 1
Indian locomotive class WDM-2 → Alco, BLW
Career · 1
Indian locomotive class WDM-2 → CareerOperatorsIndian RailwaysNumbers16000-16887, 17100-17999, 18040-18079, 18112-18514, 18523-18900, 18903-18999NicknamesJumbo, PrabalLocaleAll over Indian RailwaysDelivered196…
Configuration: · 1
Indian locomotive class WDM-2 → ​
Cylinder size · 1
Indian locomotive class WDM-2 → 228 mm × 266 mm (8.98 in × 10.47 in) bore×stroke
Cylinders · 1
Indian locomotive class WDM-2 → 16
Delivered · 1
Indian locomotive class WDM-2 → 1962; 62 years ago

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locomotives wdm-2 service locomotive alco wdm-3a class units diesel series number dlw indian first built railways india wdm-2s like withdrawn

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Indian locomotive class WDM-2AspirationTurbo-supercharged1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2Axle load18,800 kg (41,400 lb)1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2BogiesALCO Asymmetric cast frame trimount1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2Build date1962–19981.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2BuilderAlco, BLW1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2CareerCareerOperatorsIndian RailwaysNumbers16000-16887, 17100-17999, 18040-18079, 18112-18514, 18523-18900, 18903-18999NicknamesJumbo, PrabalLocaleAll over Indian RailwaysDelivered196…1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2Configuration:1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2Cylinder size228 mm × 266 mm (8.98 in × 10.47 in) bore×stroke1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2Cylinders161.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2Delivered1962; 62 years ago1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2DispositionAll withdrawn from indian railway service, 9 pure units preserved, few rebuilds[WDM-3A] preserved, few sold to non-railway operators, rest scrapped.1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2Engine typeV16 diesel1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2Factor of adh.0.271.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2First run1962; 62 years ago1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2Fuel capacity5,000 L (1,100 imp gal; 1,300 US gal)1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2Fuel typeDiesel1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2Gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2GeneratorBHEL 10931 AZ1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2Height4.185 m (13 ft 8+3⁄4 in)1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2Length17.12 m (56 ft 2 in)1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2LocaleAll over Indian Railways1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2Loco weight112,800 kg (248,700 lb)1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2ModelDL560C1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2MU working21.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2NicknamesJumbo, Prabal1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2Number rebuilt12461.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2Numbers16000-16887, 17100-17999, 18040-18079, 18112-18514, 18523-18900, 18903-189991.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2OperatorsIndian Railways1.00infobox
Indian locomotive class WDM-2Performance figuresPerformance figuresMaximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)Power outputMax:2,600 hp (1,900 kW) Site rated:2,430 hp (1,810 kW)Tractive effort30.4 t (30 long tons; 34 short tons)Factor of a…1.00infobox

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