Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty
 Gy wdp4d with Andhra Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express | |
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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Gooty, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 15°07′16″N 77°38′02″E / 15.121°N 77.634°E |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Operator | South Coast Railway zone |
| Type | Engine shed |
| Rolling stock | WDM-3A,WDM-3D,WDM-3F,WDG-3A,WDG-4,WDG-5,WDP-4D |
| History | |
| Opened | 1963 |
Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty is an engine shed located in Gooty, Andhra Pradesh in India. It falls under the jurisdiction of Guntakal railway division of South Coast Railway zone.
History
It is one of the oldest loco sheds, started by the british as a B.G Steam Loco Shed, later converted to B.G Diesel Loco Shed in 1963.[1]
Operations
It is one of the largest loco shed handling more than 175 locos. It handles routine maintenance on WDG-4 locos.[2]
Locomotives
| SN | Locomotives | HP | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | WDG-3A | 3100 | 5 |
| 2. | WDM-3A | 11 | |
| 3. | WDM-3D | 3300 | 22 |
| 4. | WDG-4/4D | 4000/4500 | 120 |
| 5. | WDP4/4B/4D | 40 | |
| 6. | WAG-9H | 6122 | 20 |
| Total Locomotives Active as of June 2020[3][4] | 218 | ||
References
- ^ http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,383,545
- ^ "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Locomotive Sheds and Workshops". irfca.org. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
- ^ "Railway Website Mechanical Department". Retrieved 16 May 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "e-Locos".
