The WDM-2A is a variant of the original WDM-2 series that have been retro-fitted with air brakes, in addition to the original vacuum brakes. [9] Thus, these locomotives can haul both vacuum- and air-braked wagons. Air brakes were introduced as they're safer and more reliable. [26]

May 23, 2001 · With a 251B ALCO diesel engine with sixteen cylinders in V formation and with a high nose short hood WDM-2 is indeed a handsome beast. Whether it is a cross country mail express at 110 km/h or a heavy drag frieght or a lowly all stop local the WDM-2 works all of them with equal ease.

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Jul 16, 2016 · The class WDM-2 is Indian Railways’ workhorse diesel locomotive. The first units were imported fully built from the American Locomotive Company (Alco) in 1962. Since 1964, it has been manufactured in India by the Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW), Varanasi.

Rebuilt at DLMW, Patiala as WDM-3A, later reclassified as WDM-2A. Plinthed at Katihar Junction. Scrapped on site [March 2019] Edit Loco Details. Archived Loco Details Change History Loco Detail Changed From To Date Spotted By; Loco Class: WDM-3A: WDM-2: 2011-09-13: Santulan Mahanta: Shed Code: NGC: MLDT: 2011-09-13: Santulan Mahanta:

WDM 2A locomotives are the 2nd generation upgraded 3100HP mainline diesel locomotive with a maximum speed limit of 120kmph and is the mostly used class of diesel locomotives in Indian Railways. WDM SECOND GENERATION UPGRADED MAINLINE DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES

Apr 27, 2006 · Photos of the WDM-2, WDM-2A, WDM-2B, WDM-2C classes and other variants. ... WDM-2 'bulgie' #14093 at Pune. Photograph by Apurva Bahadur, April 2003. Vatwa shed WDM-2A #16828 at Hapa.

The WDM-3A class is actually an upgraded WDM-2 designed to produce more power (3,100 hp instead of 2,600 hp) and increased reliability (roller bearings instead of conventional ALCO bearings). Except for 150 units, these are rebuilt WDM-2s.

WDM-2A . The WDM-2A is a variant of the original WDM-2 series that have been retro-fitted with air brakes, in addition to the original vacuum brakes. Thus, these locomotives can haul both vacuum- and air-braked wagons. Air brakes were introduced as they're safer and more reliable.

Jun 20, 2019 · For many loco classes (WDM-2A, WDP-2A, notably), the ‘A’ also indicates dual braking systems (capable of hauling air-braked and vacuum-braked stock). But in some, such as the WDM-2CA, the ‘A’ indicates a loco with only air-brakes.