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Broad Gauge Diesel Locomotives

Note: Class names for mainline diesels are according to the new classification scheme, with references to the class names in the old system for those

classes that were renamed, or for older classes that are out of use. See the general loco page for an explanation of the new and old schemes.

WDM–1 (Class name carried over from old system.) 1957 Alco models ("World Series" DL500 or

'FA' loco), Co-Co 12-cylinder 4-stroke turbo-supercharged engine; 1800/1950 hp. 100 of these were

supplied in all. Initially (1957-1958) 20 were supplied and used

for ore/coal freight on SER, but later also used for the first

dieselized expresses on ER and SER, e.g., the Howrah-Madras

Mail (double-headed by WDM-1's before WDM-2's and WDM-4's

were introduced). Most of the WDM-1 locos had Co-Co

wheelsets (thus differing from FA units in other countries),

although some are thought to have had A1A-A1A bogies.

The remaining units of this class arrived in 1959. In the late

1990s, the remaining units were all in SER, based at

Bondamunda and perhaps some at Waltair and relegated to shunting or piloting duties as they were

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withdrawn / condemned. There used to be some at Gonda and Gorakhpur, a few used for carrying

sugarcane traffic. Today all have been withdrawn. One loco (not working) is at Gonda shed.

The very first WDM-1 (#17000) has been ear-marked for preservation at the National Rail Museum

([2/01] not yet refurbished).

Comparative Specifications

WDM–2 (Class name unchanged after

reclassification.) 2600 hp Alco models (RSD29 /

DL560C). Co-Co, 16-cylinder 4-stroke turbo-

supercharged engine. Introduced in 1962. The

first units were imported fully built from Alco. After

DLW was set up, 12 of these were produced from

kits imported from Alco (order no. D3389). After

1964, DLW produced this loco in vast numbers in

lots of different configurations. This loco model

was IR's workhorse for the second half of the 20th century, and perhaps the one loco that has an iconic

association with IR for many people. These locos are found all over India hauling goods and passenger

trains — the standard workhorse of IR. Many crack trains of IR used to be double-headed by WDM-2

locos; this has decreased now owing to the electrification of most important sections and the use of

more powerful locos. A single WDM-2 can generally haul around 9 passenger coaches; twin WDM-2's

were therefore used for 18-coach trains.

Jumbos – A few locos of the WDM-2 class produced in 1978-79 have

a full-width short hood; these are unofficially termed 'Jumbos' by the

crew. These range from serial numbers around 17796 or so to about

17895 or so (17899 and above are known to be 'normal' WDM-2s).

These were apparently produced with the idea of improving the

visibility for the drivers, but it was learned later that it did not make

much of a difference under the typical operating conditions of these

locos. Some of these were later modified to have narrower short

hoods to look more like the other WDM-2's. Two locos, #17881 and

#17882, were trial locos produced by DLW when they were considering shutting down Jumbo

production; these look like ordinary WDM-2 locos, even though there are other Jumbos with higher road

numbers than them. Some Jumbos have undergone further modifications: Loco #17854 was a Jumbo

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based at Jhansi in 1981; now [6/04] it has been rebuilt as a WDM-3A locomotive (based at Pune) by

DCW, Patiala.

The classification WDM-2A is applied to those that were re-fitted

with air brakes (most of these therefore have dual braking

capability), while WDM-2B is applied to more recent locos built with

air brakes as the original equipment (these very rarely have vacuum

braking capability in addition, especially if they have been rebuilt by

Golden Rock). (However, in the past, before the widespread use of

air-brakes, a few modified versions with a low short hood at one

end like the WDS-6 were also classified WDM-2A.) A few WDM-2

locos of the Erode shed have been modified and sport a full-forward

cab at one end, with the dynamic brake grid, blower, etc. moved between the cab and the traction

alternator.

The original Alco designs had a 10-day, 3000km maintenance schedule, which was later extended by

some modifications to a 14-day schedule. Now [1/02], the schedule is being extended to 30 days by

increasing the capacities for various fluids (lubrication oil, etc.), and improving some bearings (mainly,

using roller bearings for the suspension). The original WDM-2 bearings were very susceptible to failure.

However, given the age of this model, unsurprisingly even locos that have been modified for a 14-day

schedule do often require more frequent maintenance or minor repair so they end up being put on a 7-

day schedule anyway.

WDM-2 locos are excepted from the new mainline diesel classification scheme and will remain classified

as WDM-2 and not 'WDM-2F' as they might be in the new scheme based on their horsepower.

The first one supplied by Alco was #18040. This one is no longer in use and is now preserved at the

National Railway Museum at New Delhi. The second one from Alco, #18041, is currently [7/05] homed at

Kalyan shed and is often seen hauling the Diva - Vasai DMU service. The first WDM-2 built by DLW,

#18233, is now at Andal shed (not much in use). The last WDM-2's were in the 16000 series. The very

last one is #16887.

The WDM-2 locos have a max. speed of 120km/h. There are generally speaking no restrictions for

running with the long hood leading, although it's been reported that in some cases the practice was to

limit it to 100km/h. The gear ratio is 65:18.

Some WDM-2 units are being converted [2/02] to have AC-DC transmission (alternator driving DC traction

motors) by DCW, Patiala. Golden Rock workshops have also been renovating some WDM-2 locos with

new features such as twin-beam headlamps.



Only one WDM-2 loco (#16859, Ernakulam shed) is known to have had cab air-conditioning fitted. This

was the first loco to have air-conditioning in India; this was done by the ERS shed in 1997 right after

receiving the loco from DLW, but it was disabled later as the auxiliary alternator proved too weak to run

the air-conditioner well.

A few WDM-2 locos downgraded for shunting duties have been seen marked with a WDM-2S class

name; e.g., some at Itwari shed [2003] and some at Kurla. A few have also been spotted bearing the

class name WDS-2, e.g., those at the Kalyan shed where they are used for shunting. These appear to

be quirks of the local shed staff and not officially recognized classifications.

DCW Patiala has rebuilt some WDM-2 units to class WDM-3A/WDM-2C specifications. These are a little

different from the normal WDM-2C from DLW. They look very

similar to WDM-2's, except for a bulge on one of the doors of

the hood; this is due to the presence of a centrifugal fuel filter

which moved there because the model required larger

aftercoolers. There are some other slight differences in

appearance. These units have a GE turbocharger and a

different expressor with integral air drying facility. They have a

Woodwards governor which leads to even running and idling,

and (to the great disappintment of Alco smoke fans) reduces

the amount of black smoke during intense acceleration. These

also have roller bearings for the suspension, improving on the longstanding problem of bearing failures

on the regular WDM-2 model.

Following the new mainline diesel classification scheme, new WDM-2C's converted or overhauled by

DCW, Patiala, are being labelled WDM-3A (new).

Brief Notes

Builders: Alco, DLW

Engine: Alco 251-B, 16 cylinder, 2600hp (2430hp site rating) with Alco 710/720/?? turbocharger.

1000rpm max, 400rpm idle; 228mm x 266mm bore/stroke; compression ratio 12.5:1. Direct fuel injection,

centrifugal pump cooling system (2457l/min @ 1000rpm), fan driven by eddy current clutch (86hp @

engine rpm 1000).

Governor: GE 17MG8 / Woodwards 8574-650.

Transmission: Electric, with BHEL TG 10931 AZ generator (1000rpm, 770V, 4520A).

Traction motors: GE752 (original Alco models) (405hp), BHEL 4906 BZ (AZ?) (435hp) and (newer) 4907

AZ (with roller bearings)

Axle Load: 18.8 tonnes, total weight 112.8t.



Bogies: Alco design asymmetric cast frame trimount (Co-Co) bogies (shared with WDS-6, WDM-7, WAM-4,

WCAM-1, WCG-2).

Starting TE: 30.4t, at adhesion 27%.

Length over buffer beams: 15862mm.

Distance between bogies: 10516mm.

For details, refer to the loco specifications page.


WDM-2D There are a few WDM-2D units in ER used for push-pull operations (Sealdah-

Hasnabad, Ranaghat-Krishnagar, Lalgola-Murshidaba, Bardhaman-Rampurhat). It is not known how they

differ from the WDM-2 / WDM-2C classes.

WDM–3 (Old class name.) Rarities. Diesel locos with

hydraulic transmission -- only 8 were produced, by Henschel

(model DHG2500BB). Mercedes Benz MD108DZ20 engines, B-B

axles. Built around 1970, IR numbers 18515-18522, works

numbers 31300-7. No longer in use, decommissioned at Gooty

shed, 1995. The first two had Maybach Mekydro transmissions

and the rest had the indigenous Suri transmission.

Note:The WDM-3A has nothing to do with the original WDM-3 Henschel locos, and is the new class code

for the WDM-2C loco based on the power rating of 3100hp (see below).


WDM-3A / WDM–2C (Old class name WDM-2C, new class name WDM-3A.) These 3100hp

locos are more powerful versions of the WDM-2. The first one was delivered on August 22, 1994. A single

WDM-2C could haul a 21-coach passenger train, something that required two of the older WDM-2's. The

WDM-2C / WDM-3A also has a rated top speed of 120km/h, and has the same power-pack as the WDG-2

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capability. Dynamic brakes are also provided. The loco has a

single cab. Gear ratio 65:18 as with the WDM-2. All recent units

have a square profile, but a few early versions have a rounded

appearance. Starting in [11/02], even higher powered units

(3300hp) have been turned out by DLW, Varanasi, and DCW

(DMW), Patiala -- all recent WDM-3A are of 3300hp power rating.

DLW has also experimented with improvements to the Alco 251

powerpack to extract 3900hp out of it, and this is being [4/02]

tested in a few locomotives.The new class name for these

is WDM-3A.

WDM-2CA is a variant of the WDM-2C (numbers beyond #14080). Dual brakes? (not confirmed) These

units all had right-hand seating for the driver. Later these were all reclassified WDM-3A along with the

WDM-2C locos, but a few remain at Erode shed with the old class name on them [7/05].

Brief Notes

Builders: DLW

Engine: Upgraded (by DLW) Alco 251-C (16 cylinder), 3100hp (2900hp site rating) early models, 3300hp

from 2003, 1050rpm max / 400rpm idle; direct fuel injection. Cooling and fans as with WDM-2. ABB

VTC304-15 or Napier NA 295 IR turbocharger.

Governor: GE 17MG8 / Woodwards 8574-650.

Transmission: Electric with BHEL TA 10102 CW alternator, 1050rpm, 1130V, 4400A. (Earlier used BHEL

TG 10931 AZ alternator.)

Axle Load: 18.8 tonnes. Wheelset: Co-Co trimount bogie.

Starting TE: 30.4t, at adhesion 27%.

Length over buffer beams: 15862m

Distance between bogies: 10516mm.


WDM–3C Upgraded, higher-power versions of the WDM-2C (WDM-3A) loco. These are rated at

3300hp and built by DMW (DCW), Patiala. Since this class appeared only a few have been seen. Two

were thought to be undergoing trials [11/03]. The total number is not known. These locos are all thought

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(e.g., one probably 18833R at Lucknow [11/03], another 18893R at Gooty [9/04], now [2/05] at

Guntakal). It is believed that this class was the trial platform for leading up to the WDM-3D design, and

so with the introduction of that class (see below), this line is no longer in production. (Note: Some locos

of the WDM-3D class (see below) were initially classified as 'WDM-3C+'.)

More recently [7/05] a loco marked WDM-3C, #14147, has been spotted. Its road number puts it in the

WDM-3A series, but in its construction it appears to share the body shell, bogies, fuel tank, cowcatcher,

and so on with the WDM-3D. It is thought that DLW may be trying out a new variant design as a

compromise between the 3100hp WDM-3A which is no longer being produced, and the 3400hp WDM-3D

model which has suffered many problems with its electronic systems. For instance, it is possible (this is

speculative) that this loco #14147 had a 3300hp powerpack with WDM-3D style (WDG-3A style) high-

adhesion bogies, a bigger fuel tank (from the WDG-4) and without the electronic complexity of the WDM-

3D.


WDM–3D A higher-powered version of the basic WDM-2C

(WDM-3A) class, these locos have a 3300hp powerpack, with

available traction power of 2925hp. The engine is an enhanced

version of the 16-cylinder Alco 251C model. Max. speed 160km/h.

Fabricated (welded) Alco High-Adhesion Co-Co bogies. Starting TE is

36036kgf (353kN). Dual braking systems.

Left hand drive, WDG-3A style High Adhesion bogies, air cylinder

under footboard, WDP-4 style fuel tanks, engine doors like WDP-4,

marker lights outside cabin doors, electronic horn. Improved bogies

with stem type vertical and lateral dampers in place of 'eye' type for easier maintenance. High capacity

buffers. Components and auxiliaries improved with the aim of making the duty schedule longer between

maintenance visits to the shed. Fuel tank capacity 6000l, engine oil sump capacity 1210l.

The WDM-3D is the result of a concerted effort by DLW to incorporate some of the best features of the

GM/EMD locomotives (WDP-4/WDG-4) into the proven Alco base technology with which DLW has

enormous experience. The WDM-3D uses General Electric's 'Bright Star' microprocessor control system to

monitor and control various engine parameters, to detect wheel slip, and to supply power in a phased

manner to the traction motors under slipping conditions. (Some later units may have switched to a

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in India. The cab in the first units of this class is a normal metal one, but later units are expected to

feature a fibre-glass cab as seen in the WDP-4 (e.g., #20012). (This will result in the dynamic brake

resistor grid being moved to behind the cab.) The control desk will

also be changed to be similar to that of the WDP-4. [11/08] Only

one locomotive (#11121) so far has had cab this modification. Rest

of the fleet retain the classic Alco hood design but have had the

dynamic brake resistor moved to the roof on the short hood

(#11200 onwards?).

The first one was built in July, 2003, numbered #11101. Launch

livery deep blue with cream stripes, but has possibly been repainted

very soon after. Spotted with damaged sandboxes in December

2003 at Bangalore. Maker's plate read 'DM-3D-001, July 2003'. The

first few units (five, [11/04]) were all homed at Krishnarajapuram

but later transferred to Erode. Serial production started in late 2005 with locos being alloted to almost all

major BG diesel sheds.

Nomenclature: The class name 'WDM-3D' would normally imply 3400hp, however this loco is rated at

3300hp, just like the WDM-3C. Originally when this was developed, it was named WDM-3C+, but

apparently IR decided that this was too confusing, and re-classified it as 'WDM-3D' to avoid confusion

with the WDM-3C class. In addition, the 3500hp WDM-3E class (see below) is referred to as 'WDM-3D

without equalizer' in IR documents, so the class name 'WDM-3D' is somewhat ambiguous as it may refer

to either the 3300hp or the 3500hp loco..

Brief Notes

Builders: DLW

Weight: 117t

Axle Load: 19.5t

Bogies: Alco High-Adhesion Co-Co fabricated bogies.

Length: 18626mm

Width: 2950mm

Height: 4077mm

Starting TE: 353kN (36036kgf)

Gear ratio: 18:65

Traction Alternator: BHEL TA 10102FV

Traction Motor: BHEL 5002AZ CGL 7362A



Compressor: 6CD4UC

RPM: 390rpm-400rpm idling, 1050rpm at 8th notch

Main brake reservoir pressure: 10.4kg/cm


WDM–3E

This is a 3500hp loco developed by DLW in 2008, based on the WDM-3D design. (RDSO circulars suggest

that some prototypes or early versions may have been rated at 3300hp.) It has a high-adhesion bogie

('HAHS') which has a design modified from similar high-adhesion bogies by the removal of equalizing and

compensating mechanisms in order to reduce the unsprung underframe weight of the locomotive (and

also to circumvent problems seen with the equalizing and compensating mechanisms in the bogie). It has

a permitted speed of 105km/h and a maximum design speed of 120km/h. GM-style dynamic brakes

spotted on some. Air-braked.

This loco was later redesignated as WDM-3D without equalizer in IR documents, which creates

confusion with the 3300hp WDM-3D class noted above.

Brief Notes

Builders: DLW

Weight: 118.2t

Axle Load: 19.7t

Bogies: HAHS bogie without equalizers and compensating mechanisms

Starting TE: 373kN (38060kgf)

Traction Motor: BHEL 4097


WDM–3F

This is a 3600hp loco developed by DLW, based on the WDM-3D design (continuing the development that

resulted in the WDM-3E loco). It has a high-adhesion bogie without equalizers ('HAHS' bogie) just like the

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WDM-3E. It has a permitted speed of 105km/h and a maximum design speed of 120km/h. Locos of this

class are air-braked. Some of these locos have been spotted with a GM-style short hood and roof-

mounted dynamic brake equipment, while others have a rounded, quasi-streamlined hood reminiscent of

the WDM-2C units (the ones nicknamed 'baldies' on IRFCA).

Brief Notes

Builders: DLW

Weight: 120.0t

Axle Load: 20.0t

Bogies: HAHS bogie without equalizers and compensating mechanisms

Starting TE: ?

Traction Motor: GE 752NR


WDM–4 (Class name carried over from old system.) There were 72 of these export model SD-24

GM-EMD locos, supplied in 1962. Rated at 2600hp (some earlier units were 2400hp) and 140km/h. Co-

Co, 16-cylinder 2-stroke turbo-supercharged engines. They were

considered a potential alternative to the WDM-2 design from Alco

and were superior in many ways, but eventually the Alco loco won

as GM did not agree to a technology transfer agreement.

They are 2-stroke engines fitted with Woodwards governors. All

units of IR were equipped only for vacuum brakes. Top speed

generally limited to 120km/h, although they were run at 130km/h

regularly for the Howrah Rajdhani, and even run in some speed

trials at 145km/h. Haulage capacity 2400t. The Co-Co bogies used

for this loco were Flexicoil 'Mark 1' cast steel types.

All were eventually based at NR's diesel shed at Mughalsarai. The Doon Exp. was one of the first to get

these locos (it was also one of the first major trains to switch from steam). Most prominently, the Howrah

Rajdhani was hauled by a WDM-4 at one time, as were many other prestigious trains (AC Exp. (now

Poorva), Himgiri, and Kashi-Vishwanath Exps.). Later they used to haul local area passenger trains on

the Dehradun - Moradabad - Lucknow - Varanasi - Mughalsarai - Buxar - Patna - Howrah sections. The

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around 9 passenger coaches; for the 18-coach Rajdhani and other trains they were invariably used with

two locos coupled together.

All are now decommissioned [7/00]. About 20 are at Mughalsarai shed [7/01], and the rest at Alambagh

stores depot destined for scrapping. One (#18001, second of class) is now [2/01] at the NRM. IR

numbers 18000-39, 18080-111. Interestingly, the gap in serial numbers corresponds to the 40 units of

this model delivered by GM to Pakistan at the same time. Four units (18004, 18022, 18098, and 18107)

were purchased by IRCON in 2000, and sent to Bangladesh for construction work.


WDM–6 (Class name carried over from old system.)

Rarities! DLW built just two of these locos, which have a short

centre-cab with a long hood and a short hood. Nos. 18901,

18902, assigned to ER, built in July 1981 and in 1982, and

currently [4/00] based at Burdwan and handling departmental

duties and occasional shunting. Known as 'Maruti' or 'chutka

gari' by the staff. They are 1350hp Bo-Bo locos with the same 6-

cylinder inline engine (Alco 251D-6 variant) and traction motors

(4), and hood superstructure, as the YDM-4 locos, with a WDM-2

underframe. The power rating of the YDM-4 powerpack is too low to haul anything more than very small

rakes, so it's not clear exactly what IR had in mind when these locos were designed and built. Perhaps

they were to take on short-haul commuter and suburban services, a task which the DMUs and MEMUs

have proved good at. The Bo-Bo bogies of these locos are of a fabricated design, similar to those seen

on the WDP-1, apparently not related to any other diesel loco bogies found on IR although perhaps

loosely based on the Flexicoil models.


WDM–7 (Class name carried over from old system.) Fifteen of these locos were built from June

1987 through 1989. A few were at Erode earlier but later all were transferred to Ernakulam. More

recently [8/02-11/02] several (#11003/06/07/08/09/13) have been seen being used as shunters at

Chennai Central or for light passenger haulage. Some are now in Golden Rock livery while others are still

in Ernakulam livery. A few may [11/02] still be at Ernakulam, but it appears that all are destined to be





moved to Chennai or Golden Rock to work odd jobs.

These Co-Co diesel-electrics were designed for branch-line

duties (top speed 105km/h). They have bodies with two 3-

axle bogies and are similar to the WDM-2 in appearance.

The power-pack is a 12-cylinder Alco 251B unit. They are

now used mostly for shunting, and occcasional branch-line

duties on the Trivandrum - Kottayam, Cochin - Alleppey, and

Cochin - Trivandrum sections. The first 10 have generators

and a top speed of 105km/h. The last 5 in this series have

dynamic brakes, alternators, and a top speed of 100km/h.

Both batches have a 94:17 gear ratio.

Brief Notes

Builders: DLW

Engine: Alco 251B-12 variant, 2000hp

Transmission: Electric, with BHEL TG 10931 AZ generator — DC shunt wound (first 10), or BHEL TA 10105

AZ alternators — 3 phase star (the last 5)

Gear ratio: 94:17

Fuel capacity: 5000l


WDP–1 (Class name carried over from old system.) A

poor adaptation of the WDM-2 intended for hauling commuter

trains with small numbers of coaches, this model never

performed well and has always had a lot of ride quality and

maintenance problems. With a 12-cylinder engine and low overall

weight, the decision was made to use a Bo-Bo wheelset for it,

unsual for IR diesels. These locos have a left-hand driving

position in the cab and thus are often manned by a single driver

when working long hood forward (the left-hand position enables

easy token collection by the driver). Homed at Tughlakabad and

Vijaywada. Used mostly for ordinary passenger trains.




Rated at 2300hp. Bo-Bo fabricated bogies. Produced from April 1995, last loco on March 26, 1999. WDP-1

locos are excepted from the new mainline diesel classification scheme and will remain known as WDP-1

and not WDP-2C or some such.

Builders: DLW

Engine: Alco 251C-12 variant, 2300hp, with Napier NA 295 or ABB VTC304 turbocharger. 1000rpm max /

400rpm idle. Fuel injection, cooling, fans, governor as with WDM-2. 228mmx266mm bore/stroke. 12.5:1

compression ratio.

Transmission: Electric, with BHEL TA 10106 AZ alternator (1000rpm, 750V, 4200A).

Axle Load: 20t. Wheelset: Bo-Bo fabricated bogies (an odd design, shared with the WDM-6, apparently

loosely based on the Flexicoil models).

Starting TE: 20t at 25% adhesion.

Length over buffer beams: 14810mm

Distance between bogies: 8800mm


WDP–2 (Class name carried over from old system, new

name WDP-3A.) New 3100hp dedicated passenger diesel loco.

Twin full-forward cabs, streamlined design, Alco 251-C V-16

power unit, with an ABB/GE turbo supercharger and provided

with an electronic governor to control the engine's power

output.

The first one, #15501, rolled out in October 1998. Used on KR

(e.g., Trivandrum Rajdhani) ,some SR sections [8/00] (Chennai

Egmore - Kanyakumari) and NR. Rated top speed is 160km/h (in

both directions). Two-stage suspension with Flexicoil Mark IV

fabricated bogies (Co-Co). Air-braked. The WDP-2A variant is essentially the same, but with dual brakes.

The new class name for these is WDP-3A.

Builders: DLW

Engine: Alco 251C-16 (upgraded by DLW), 3100hp. 1050rpm max / 400rpm idle. Napier NA 295 IR or ABB

VTC304-15 turbocharger. 228mm x 266mm bore/stroke, 12.5:1 compression ratio. Unit fuel injection.

Cooling system has centrifugal pump with 3785l/min capacity @ 900rpm; fan driven by an AC motor,

35kW.

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Transmission: Electric, with BHEL TA 10102 BW alternator (1050rpm, 1130V, 4400A)

Axle Load: 19.5t.

Bogies: Co-Co Flexicoil Mark 5 (fabricated bogie frame and bolster assembly)


WDP–3 (Class name carried over from old system.) Prototype design with WDP-1 power-pack and

Co-Co wheelset; never entered serial production. (1996) It's not clear how widely the class name 'WDP-

3' was applied to this design, since it never entered service, but some documents refer to it in this way

and we have followed that practice since this prototype design fills an otherwise empty slot in the WDP

series. (However, note that WDP-3A is the new class name for what used to be known as the WDP-2 --

see above.)


WDP–4 These are GM EMD GT46PAC locos. Starting in

June 2001, 10 of them (#20000 to #20009) were provided by

GM, operating out of Hubli (but frequently seen at Guntakal,

Gooty, Bangalore and Secunderabad). In April 2002 DLW started

producing these locomotives with 20011, 20013 and 20014

being assembled from completely knocked down kits. 20012

was the first indigenously manufactured WDP-4 and features a

modified fibre glass shell over the standard cab. DLW had plans

only for these 5 in its first production batch, but started to

produce them in large numbers starting in late 2003.

These are 4000hp locos with the 16-cylinder EMD 16-710 (16-V-710G3B-EC) turbocharged engines (AC-

AC transmission) with unit fuel injection. The fabricated underframe has a rigid design. The bogies are

GM's light-weight cast HTSC bogies similar to those of WDG-4 locos but meant for passenger use. (See

the WDG-4 notes for some more information.) The bogies are said to have a 'million mile' overhaul

interval because of a reduction in the number of wearing surfaces. The suspension is a two-stage

suspension. They have an interesting Bo1-1Bo wheel arrangement. At 119t they are 7t lighter than the

WDG-4 because they have 2 fewer traction motors. Max. speed 160km/h, although in trials it is said to

have been run at speeds up to 180km/h. However, in most cases today [2/05] the loco is restricted to





110km/h or so since it used for hauling heavier 24-coach passenger trains. Factor of adhesion is claimed

to be around 32% (all-weather). The EM2000 onboard microprocessor system provides a flexible and

expandable control system with complete self-diagnostic and unit history features. The cab body is made

of fibreglass. It is expected that these will need to return to their home sheds only once in about 90

days for regular maintenance. However, the links at Hubli [1/05] are such that these end up being 'home'

every 15 days in any case. Indigenization has proceeded well with many components being made in

India now: motors by Crompton, alternators by Kirloskar, etc.

Unusually for IR locos, the DLW-built WDP-4's have cab air-conditioning factory-installed. However, the

Hubli shed apparently discourages the use of the air-conditioning equipment for fear it affects fuel

consumption adversely [10/04].

Starting in April 2005, these locos were allocated in large numbers to Krishnarajpuram shed of the SWR

with Siliguri in the NFR receiving a few locos in late 2006. [12/08] More sheds are expected to home

these locos, but currently, along with Hubli, these are the only sheds that handle this class. The current

holding of all sheds combined is 75+.

#20040 homed at KJM shed is the first IGBT based WDP-4. The traction conversion system was supplied

by Siemens.

Builders: GM EMD, DLW

Engine: GM-EMD 16-710, 4000hp

Transmission: Electric (AC - AC), GM components?

Weight: 118t

Tractive Effort: 27.0t (264.8kN). Some sources say 27.5t (269.8kN)

Brake horsepower: 3939hp

Engine rpm: 950

Weight: 118t

Fuel tank capacity: 6000l

A 24-coach (1430t) passenger rake can be accelerated to 110km/h in 1020 seconds (over 25.7km) by a

WDP-4.


WDP–4B These locos are modified versions of the WDG-4 class locos, used for passenger


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operations. They have a reduced axle load of 20.2t (compared to the WDG-4's 21t axle load), achieved

mainly by trimming the weight of the underframe. The gear ratio is 17:77, horsepower rating of 4500hp

(brake horsepower 4150hp), and the maximum tractive effort is 384.4kN. It has an operational design

speed of 130km/h and a maximum speed of 150km/h. The cab is slightly wider to provide better visibility

when running long hood forward. All other features are essentially the same as with the WDG-4. Please

see the WDG-4 class information for more details on this loco. Other points to note are below.

Initially two prototypes of the WDP-4B class were built using components for the WDP-4 class loco

(#20047, #20075 - in the number series for the WDP-4 class). Serial production of these locos began in

March 2010.

Note that although the class designation makes it seem like a minor variant of the WDP-4 class, it has

significant differences from it, being much closer to the WDG-4 class. In particular, the WDP-4 has 4 PAC

traction motors (Bo-Bo) whereas the WDP-4B has 6 traction motors (Co-Co). In addition, the traction

motors have individual inverters, so that in the case of one inverter failing, 5 traction motors are still

available, allowing the loco to reach its destination under reduced power. Traction control uses IGBTs

instead of GTOs. The control software has also been changed so as to squeeze out power at the top

end of each traction motor under most conditions, unlike with the WDP-4 where the software was more

constraining in terms of when it would allow maximum power to be drawn. The WDP-4B also has a

provision for an inverter-driven head-end power unit, allowing running trains without a generating car

(EOG) for hotel power.


WDP–4C Non-existent?? It is unclear if this class actually exists. No confirmed sightings have

been reported, nor any official documents referring to this class been seen. The class name may have

been used internally by DLW or by one of the diesel sheds for experimental variants of the WDP-4 model.

WDP–4D This class designation does not follow the directive to use the suffixed letter to

indicate an increase in power over the base model. Instead, the "4D" designation here refers to a dual-

cab version of the WDP-4 / WDP-4B design, intended to eliminate the problem of running long hood

forward. The cabs have a slightly wider profile (as in the WDP-4B), to improve visibility.



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WDG–1 Non-existent!! :-) There does not appear to have been a WDG-1 class; Jal Daboo's book

and some other documents refer to such a loco class, but that class is what was later classified as the

WDG-4. (There was originally no WDG-3 either, in the old classification scheme. But with the new

classification scheme there are of course new classes in the WDG-3 series.)

WDG-3A / WDG–2 (Old class name

was WDG-2, new class name is WDG-3A.) This

3100hp model was developed in response to

problem areas noted with the WDM-2, such as

ride quality, lateral oscillations, and poor traction

with heavy loads. Power-pack is the same as that

of the WDP-2.

First loco delivered on July 18, 1995. A WDG-3A /

WDG-2 can haul about 3000 tonnes on ordinary gradients. Shares bogie design with WCAG-1, WCAM-3,

WAG-7 (high-adhesion trucks). They are the most common goods locos seen on KR. The gear ratio is

74:18. Most of these are air-braked, but some (e.g., at Pune) are being retrofitted with vacuum brakes

to make them dual-braked to handle the vacuum-braked freight stock (TP, TK petroleum tankers

between Loni petrol depot and Miraj; some BCX rakes, etc.).

Balancing speed of 69km/h with a 58 BOXN wagon load. Max.

speed 100km/h. The WDG-2A variants are dual-braked. Some

older WDG-3A units were made with left-hand-side driving

position in the cab. [7/02] Newer units of the class are being

fitted with microprocessor governors. The first of these variants,

Garuda (#14951) is at Gooty. One WDG-3A, #14944 at Erode, has

an air-conditioned cabin.

Builders: DLW

Engine: Alco 251C-16 upgraded by DLW, 3100hp. 1050rpm max /

400rpm idle. Fuel injection, cooling, fan, bore/stroke as with WDM-2C. Compression ratio 12.5:1. NAP

NA2951R or ABB VTC304-15 turbo-supercharger.

Transmission: Electric, with BHEL TA 10102 CW alternator (1050rpm, 1130V, 4400A).



Axle Load: 20.5t; total weight 123t.

Bogies: Alco High-Adhesion Co-Co fabricated bogies

Starting TE:37.9t at 30.8% adhesion.


Distance between bogies: 11500mm


WDG–3B : A few locos are known to carry this class marking (4 units at at Gooty [2/05] in a

distinctive blue-cream livery, some seen around Bangalore too). Thought to be an upgraded version of

the WDG-2 (WDG-3A), but details are not known. Numbered in the #149xx range.


WDG–3C : New 3300hp loco with microprocessor governor from DLW. First of class is [8/02] at

New Katni Jn., named 'Cheetah', #14962 (plate DG-3A-465, May, 2002). Upgraded powerpack on basic

WDG-2 model. Fabricated High-Adhesion bogies.


WDG–3D : [8/02] New 3400hp loco with microprocessor governor from DLW. Upgraded Alco

powerpack with basic WDG-2 model; microprocessor governor, creep control, improved cab ergonomics.

Improved components and auxiliaries geared towards a longer period between scheduled maintenance

jobs.


WDG–4 New dedicated goods diesel locos. These are GM's GT46MAC models. First units were

imported in 1999 (13 fully built, 8 in kit form). Now [4/02] DLW has begun local production; 3 have been

http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-specs.html#WDG-3A

http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-specs.html#WDG-3C

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built and a further 25 or so were built in 2002. As of [1/06] 60+

units have been built.

The loco shed at Hubli has been modified to handle these;

initially all will be based at Hubli and will be used to haul

mineral ore freight from Bellary or Hospet to Vasco da Gama.

The locos are rated at 4000hp and use 3-phase AC traction

motors. They can start a load of 58 BOXN wagons on a 1 in

150 grade and have a balancing speed of 85km/h for such a

load on level track. Max. speed is 100km/h. They can be MU'd with up to 4 units operating in tandem.

Gear ratio 85:16. Axle load 21 tonnes. They have an evaporation-bath-cooled converter system, and the

Siemens SIBAS 16 traction control system. The locos also have slip-control mechanisms.

They are expected to have lower maintenance costs, as they need to return to the home shed only once

in 90 days instead of every 7-10 days as with the earlier diesels. Fuel costs are also about 20% lower

than with the WDM-2. [1/05] Earlier plans to home more of these at Golden Rock seem to have been

dropped; instead more are expected to go to the northeast (Siliguri? New Alipurduar?).

The first units from GM were #12001-12013 manufactured between 7/97 and 9/98; followed by a second

order (#12014-12021) manufactured around 12/98. The first unit, #12001, has been seen often [1/05]

in a green-black livery with no IR markings and instead '9001 / General Motors' painted on it.

Recent WDG-4 units have added GTO control of the traction motors.

Builders: GM, DLW

Engine: GM-EMD 16-710 G3B, 4000hp, with EMD 'G' turbocharger. WW PGR governor. Unit fuel injection,

centrifugal pump as with WDP-2, cooling and fan as in WDP-2.

Transmission: Electric with TA-17-CA6A alternator, 900rpm, 2200V AC / 3000V DC, 1600A AC, 2100A DC.

Wheelsets: Co-Co bogies

Starting TE:55t at 41% adhesion.


Distance between bogies: 13888mm (? or 13666mm?)

Weight: 128t

Fuel tank capacity: 6000l


A modified version of this loco with reduced weight is designated WDP-4B and is used for hauling

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passenger trains.

WDG‐5Proposed design published in September 2010, this is a 5500hp locomotive, with 560kN tractive effort. A

vision statement of IR suggests that up to 5,000 units of this class will be manufactured by 2020.

WDS–1 These are significant as the first widely deployed and successful diesel locos in India. The

original locos of this class were a batch of 15 built by GE and supplied by USATC in 1944-45. They had

centre cabs and short and narrow hoods on either side, with two powerpacks (one under each hood).

Most of these were with WR, although three units went to ER in 1945. They were very quiet in operation

(in contrast to the WDS-2 locos, see below.) Some were working up till 1990 or so, when most were

withdrawn or scrapped. Bo-Bo, twin 8-cylinder 4-stroke engines, 2 x 190hp.


WDS–2 Krauss-Maffei supplied these o-C-o bogie diesel-hydraulic locos in 1954-1955. 8-cylinder

4-stroke turbo-supercharged engine (MAN W8V-17.5/22A) with a Voith L37-V hydraulic transmission,

delivering 440hp. Single cab placed asymmetrically (one hood short, one long). Most of these were with

CR, and were known for being assigned to haul the 'Garbage Special' trains from Mahalaxmi to Chembur.

These were very noisy in operation. Axle load 17.3t. Note: A few WDM-2 locos downgraded and used

only for shunting duties are marked 'WDS-2', e.g., at the Kalyan shed, but this appears to be an error on

the part of the shed.


WDS–3 Built by Mak GmbH in 1961, these are o-C-o bogie locos, with 8-cylinder 4-stroke turbo-

supercharged engines. Side rod drives with Suri transmission. These were all rebuilt with new engines

and transmissions and reclassified as WDS-4C in 1976-1978. 618hp.


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WDS–4, WDS–4A, WDS–4B CLW produced some of these diesel-hydraulic locos

beginning in 1967-1968, but bulk production began only in 1969. (Some of the later units were probably

built at the Diesel Loco Works, Varanasi.) Wheel

arrangement: 'C'. 6-cylinder 4-stroke turbo-supercharged

engines. WDS-4 models are rated at 600hp, WDS-4A at

660hp, and WDS-4B at 700hp. (The same power-pack is

used on all the models, upgraded for each.)

Many of these were used by public-sector units and some

private companies for industrial uses. (These are the only IR

locos in use today with hydraulic transmission.) WDS-4B

numbers are shared in a range with WDS-4D locos. The first

WDS-4A, #19057, named 'Indraprastha', was homed at Shakurbasti for a long time (still is [10/05]) but is

due to be decommissioned and sent to the NRM shortly. Some WDS-4A locos (e.g., #19063) have over

the course of time 'lost' their sub-class marking and are marked simply as WDS-4 -- it's not clear whether

this is just a sloppy job by the painters or indicates some real variation in the locos.

Brief Notes

Builders: CLW

Engine: Mak/CLW 6M 282 A(K), slight variations and power differences for WDS-4A, WDS-4B, etc.

Transmission: Mak-Suri 2-speed hydromechanical transmission (WDS-4), Voith hydraulic transmission

(WDS-4A), Suri hydromechanical transmission (WDS-4B)


WDS–4C Rebuilt WDS-3 locos with new engines (Mak/CLW 6M 282 A(K), 700hp) and Suri

hydromechanical transmission, etc. in 1976-1978.



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WDS–4D 700hp shunters. Numbers are in a range shared with the WDS-4B locos. Made by CLW

with Mak/CLW 6M 282 A(K) engines and Voith hydraulic transmission.


WDS–5 A model based on an Alco design (DL531B), and

erected by DLW. The loco has a flat-ended cab at one end.

Appearance: On the whole it is somewhat bigger than the WDS-6, and

with a round fuel tank instead of the integrated body fuel tank that

the WDS-6 has. Co-Co, 6-cylinder 4-stroke turbo-supercharged engine

(Alco 251B-6, 1065hp), electric transmission. Some of these were used

for industrial shunting. A few are [6/03] at Mughalsarai and

Bondamunda sheds.


WDS–6 Heavy-haul shunters made in large numbers

for industrial concerns as well as for IR, starting in 1975.

These locos consist of the YDM-4 powerpack (6-cylinder 4-

stroke inline Alco engine, turbo-supercharged) placed on

WDM-2 frames. Same bogies as the WDM-2, WAM-4, WCAM-1

locos (Alco cast asymmetric trimount bogies). 1200/1350hp

net (1400hp gross). Max. speed 62.5km/h. Several of them

have a so-called 'creep control' system which allows them to

be operated at a sustained speed of between 1 to 7 km/h

for hauling special or heavy loads.

The first ten were numbered #19459-#19468 but later renumbered as they were all allocated to public-

sector industrial concerns. (The same numbers were later allotted to WDS-4 units.) Many of the later

units built for IR (as opposed to the earlier ones which went to the public-sector concerns in large

numbers), numbered #36000 and above, are classed WDS-6R. A few locos of a variant design

classifiedWDS-6SL were sent to Sri Lanka (Puttalam Cement Co.). Some units (#36255-#36265,

#36501-#36503) are designated WDS-6AD. The exact differences from the base WDS-6 model are

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unclear. Some of these are built (modified) by the Parel Workshops.

Brief Notes

Builders: DLW

Engine: Alco 251D-6, 6 cylinder in-line

Transmission: Electric

Wheelsets: Alco asymmetric cast Co-Co trimount bogies.

Length over buffers: 17370mm

Wheel Diameter: 1092mm

Weight: 113t

Axle load: 21 tons.


WCDS–6 'C'='Converted'. These are MG locomotivs (YDM-4) converted by Golden Rock

Workshops to broad gauge by swapping in BG bogies and underframes. The power-pack, radiator,

generator, and electrical controls are retained from the MG loco; new water and air lines are added. The

modified engines have an improved control stand and a dual-brake system. These locos are targeted at

large industrial concerns. The first one was delivered on April 1 by Golden Rock to RITES.


WDS–8 Only five of these were made, and all were transferred to steel works (no IR numbers).

Short cab and single long, narrow hood. The cab appears to have been the same design as used for

some of CLW's electric locos. MAK 800hp diesel engine.


DLW Works Shunters DLW built a few low-power (250 hp??) diesel-hydraulic works

shunters for use at ICF, CLW, and DLW. Three were built for BG in 1966-67, and two more with the same

equipment for MG in 1967 or so. Of the two MG units, one was later converted to BG. It is unknown


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whether there was another MG unit which would account for a skip in serial numbers. #19053 was used

at DLW itself, #19054 at ICF, and #19055 at CLW.


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