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Indian WDM-2
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ALCO, then Diesel Locomotive Works Varanasi

Indian WDM-2

Indian Railways WDM-2

India · 1962

1962 · Dieselisation · Diesel

Indian WDM-2

WDM-2 · ALCO

In service · Co-Co

Specification

Specification plate for Indian WDM-2
ClassIndian Railways WDM-2
NicknamesWDM-2, ALCO
BuilderALCO, then Diesel Locomotive Works Varanasi
Year introduced1962
Country builtIndia
RegionIndia
OperatorsIndian Railways
EraDieselisation
Motive powerDiesel
RoleMixed traffic
UICCo′Co′
Wheel arrangementCo-Co
Gauge1,676 mm — 5 ft 6 in Indian broad gauge
Quantity built2,700
Power2,600 hp ALCO 251
Tractive effortAbout 30 tonnes starting
Top speed120 km/h · 75 mph
WeightAbout 113 tonnes
LengthAbout 17 m
StatusIn service

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