16.522 m (54 ft
2+1⁄2 in)
Width | 3.864 m (12 ft 8+1⁄8 in) |
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Height | 3.039 m (9 ft 11+5⁄8 in) |
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Axle load | 21,000 kg (46,000 lb) |
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Loco weight | 126,000 kg (278,000 lb) |
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Fuel type | Diesel |
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Fuel capacity | 5,000 L (1,100 imp gal; 1,300 US gal) |
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Lubricant cap. | 530 L (120 imp gal; 140 US gal) |
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Coolant cap. | 208 L (46 imp gal; 55 US gal) |
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Water cap. | 22 L (4.8 imp gal; 5.8 US gal) |
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Sandbox cap. | 0.40 L (0.088 imp gal; 0.11 US gal) |
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Power supply | 110 V DC supply |
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Prime mover | ALCO 251-B |
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RPM range | 400-1100 |
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Engine type | Inline-6 diesel |
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Aspiration | Turbo-supercharged |
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Displacement | 267 mm |
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Generator | DC |
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Traction motors | 6 DC GE 752E6 |
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• Rating 1 hour | 1040A |
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• Continuous | 1055A |
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Head end power | 110V DC supply |
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Cylinders | 6 |
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Cylinder size | 228.6 x266.7 |
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Transmission | Diesel-electric transmission |
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MU working | 2 |
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Loco brake | OriginallyVacuum, Air |
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Train brakes | Vacuum |
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Air tank cap. | 22 L (4.8 imp gal; 5.8 US gal) |
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Compressor | 444.8 L (97.8 imp gal; 117.5 US gal) |
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Exhauster | 1,782.9 L (392.2 imp gal; 471.0 US gal) |
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Performance figures |
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Maximum speed | 109 km/h (68 mph) |
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Power output | Max:1,065 hp (794 kW) Site rated:994 hp (741 kW) |
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Tractive effort:
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• Starting | 31.500 t (31 long tons; 35 short tons) |
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• Continuous | 32.300 t (32 long tons; 36 short tons) |
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Factor of adh. | 0.25 |
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Career |
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Operators | Indian Railways private industries |
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Numbers | 19087-19107 |
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Locale | Mughalsarai and bondamuda, Leased and sold to some industrial concerns |
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Delivered | 1967 |
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First run | 1967 |
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Preserved | none |
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Current owner | Indian Railway, private industries |
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Disposition | active |
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The class WDS-5 is a diesel-electric locomotive used by Indian Railways for shunting and doing departmental works. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), Diesel (D), Shunting (S) engine. The WDS-6 is used all over India.
History
The class was imported in 1967 to address the need for powerful shunting locomotive that will be able to haul 20-24 coach rakes. The previous WDS-4 class was underpowered for this kind of operation.[1] They were manufactured by BLW varanasi using the kits provided by ALCO.[2] The WDS-5 can easily be recognized by their shot nose and flat-ended cab at one end.[3] Some were sold and transferred to industrial concerns and public sectors, but have IR road numbers on them.[4]
Locomotive sheds
See also
Bibliography
- Hughes, Hugh (1996). Indian Locomotives: Part 4 – 1941–1990. Harrow, Middlesex: The Continental Railway Circle. ISBN 0-9521655-1-1. OCLC 35135033.
References
- ^ "WDS5" (PDF).
- ^ "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Locomotives -- Specific classes : AC Electric". www.irfca.org. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
- ^ "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Diesel and Electric Locomotive Specifications". www.irfca.org. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
- ^ "[IRFCA] Indian Railways Locomotive Roster List". www.irfca.org. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
- ^ "IRFCA".
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