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WDG-5 / EMD GT-50AC
Long hood forward view of WDG-5 50001 'Bheem'
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderDLW and EMD
ModelGT-50AC
Total produced7
Specifications
Gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Axle load22.3 t (21.9 LT; 24.6 short tons)
Loco weight134 t (132 LT; 148 short tons)
Fuel typeDiesel fuel
Fuel capacity8000 Litres
Traction motorsA 2921-6 AC
Performance figures
Tractive effortstarting: 560kN
continuous: 405kN
Career
OperatorsIndian Railways
Numbers50001 onwards
LocaleIndia
Data source: Progress Rail website

The EMD GT-50AC or WDG-5 a class of heavy haul Diesel-electric locomotive built by Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi in collaboration with Electro-Motive Diesel. At a rated power output of 5,500 horsepower (4,100 kW), it is the second most powerful diesel locomotive class in Indian Railways, out-powered just by the 6,000 horsepower (4,500 kW) WDG-6G. Derived from the SD-80MAC, it was meant as a direct upgrade to the WDG-4 (SD-70MAC derivative).[1]

Locomotive shed

Zone Name Shed Code Quantity
Western Railway Sabarmati SBT 7
Total Locomotives Active as of 01-07-2020[2] 7

References

  1. ^ "EMD to deliver high-power diesel locomotives to Indian Rail". Railway Technology. 29 September 2011. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  2. ^ "IRFCA".

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