The class WDS-5 is a diesel–electric locomotive used by Indian Railways for shunting and doing departmental works. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), Diesel (D), Shunting (S) engine. The WDS-6 is used all over India.

History

The class was imported in 1967 to address the need for powerful shunting locomotive that will be able to haul 20-24 coach rakes. The previous WDS-4 class was underpowered for this kind of operation.[1] They were manufactured by BLW varanasi using the kits provided by ALCO.[2] The WDS-5 can easily be recognized by their shot nose and flat-ended cab at one end.[3] Some were sold and transferred to industrial concerns and public sectors, but have IR road numbers on them.[4]

Locomotive sheds

Zone Name Shed Code Quantity
East Central Railway Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction DDU 1
South Eastern Railway Bondamunda BNDM 3
Total Locomotives in Service as of October 2021[5] 4

See also

Bibliography

References

  1. ^ "WDS5" (PDF).
  2. ^ "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Locomotives -- Specific classes : AC Electric". www.irfca.org. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
  3. ^ "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Diesel and Electric Locomotive Specifications". www.irfca.org. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
  4. ^ "[IRFCA] Indian Railways Locomotive Roster List". www.irfca.org. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
  5. ^ "IRFCA".
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_locomotive_class_WDS-5
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