Baldwin, Canadian Locomotive Company, and others
Indian WP class
Indian Railways WP
United States · 1947
Specification
| Class | Indian Railways WP |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | WP, Akbar |
| Builder | Baldwin, Canadian Locomotive Company, and others |
| Year introduced | 1947 |
| Country built | United States |
| Region | India |
| Operators | Indian Railways |
| Era | Golden-age steam |
| Motive power | Steam |
| Role | Express |
| Whyte | 4-6-2 |
| UIC | 2′C1′ |
| Wheel arrangement | 4-6-2 |
| Gauge | 1,676 mm — 5 ft 6 in Indian broad gauge |
| Quantity built | 755 |
| Power | A postwar broad-gauge Pacific |
| Tractive effort | About 12,000 kgf |
| Top speed | 110 km/h · 68 mph |
| Weight | About 108 tonnes engine |
| Length | A large Pacific with a wide tender |
| Status | Operational heritage |