Indian locomotive class WDG-5
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).
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Locomotive Shed
| Zone | Name | Shed Code | Quantity |
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| Western Railway | Sabarmati | SBT | 7 |
| Total Locomotives Active as of 01-06-2020[1] | 7 | ||
References
- "Railway Website Mechanical Department". Retrieved 16 May 2020.
See also
- List of diesel locomotives of India
- Indian locomotive class WDG-4
- Indian Railways
- Rail transport in India
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