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What do you mean of WDM 3A?
The Indian locomotive class WDM-3A is a class of diesel–electric locomotive that was developed in 1993 by Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), Diesel (D), Mixed traffic (M) engine, with 3300 horsepower (3A).
What is the meaning of WAG 9?
The Indian locomotive class WAG-9 is a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1995 by ABB Group (ABB) for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), AC Current (A), Goods traffic (G), 9th generation (9) locomotive.
Why do Alco locomotives smoke so much?
ALCOs had a pure turbo whereby when you open the throttle the injectors dump more fuel into the cylinders and the RPMs increase with the engine burning very rich, until the rpms kick the turbo up to where the boost gives enough air to even out the ratio.
What is the difference between WDM3A and WDM3D?
Comparing with the WDM3A, the WDM3D can carry 1.5 tonne more axle load and generates 8 tonnes more Maximum Tractive Effort. The engine is classified WDM3D though it outputs only 3300 hp and not 3400 hp as the name should suggest.
What is WDM railway?
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).
How many types of train engine are there in India?
AC Goods class (WAG Series)
| Name | Manufacturer | H.Power |
|---|---|---|
| WAG-3 | Henschel/CLW | 3300 HP |
| WAG-4 | CLW | 3590 HP |
| WAG-5 | CLW/BHEL | 4360 HP |
| WAG-6A | ASEA | 6110 HP |
What is wag9hc?
“The locomotive weighs 132 tonnes and has higher starting tractive effort of 510 kN. It has a maximum speed of 100 Kmph under specified conditions of railway track.
What is the top speed of WAP 5?
Indian locomotive class WAP-5
| hidePerformance figures | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | Operational : 160 km/h (99 mph) Trials: 184 km/h (114 mph) Potential: 225 km/h (140 mph) Modified Gear Ratio:200 km/h (124 mph) |
| Power output | WAP-5 Continuous : 6,120 hp (4,564 kW) |
| Tractive effort | Starting : 258 kN (58,000 lbf) |
What is Alco locomotive?
The ALCO DL560C is a series of diesel-electric locomotive with AC electric transmission designed by the American Locomotive Company and produced under license by Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) Varanasi, India for Indian Railways as their classes WDM-2, WDM-3A/2C, WDM-3D and WDG-3A for operation in India.
Is Class 37 a Deltic?
Quoting from RS Carter ”The traction motors (Class 37) are identical and interchangeable with the traction motors fitted to the production “Deltics”. The Deltics were rated at 100mph whilst the Class 37s were only rated for 90mph.
What is the top speed of WDM3D?
WDM3D locomotive is designed for mixed service upto a maximum speed of 120 km/h.
What are the different types of sleepers used in Indian Railways explain each in detail?
The sleepers mostly used on Indian Railways are (i) wooden sleepers, (ii) cast iron (CI) sleepers, (ii) steel sleepers, and (iv) concrete sleepers.