Indian locomotive class WDS-5
{{Infobox locomotive
| name = Indian locomotive class WDS-5
| image = File:Mahabodhi Express (Mughal Sarai Station).jpg
| alt =
| caption = Mughalsarai WDS-5 doing some shunting jobs at MughalSarai Junction
| powertype = Diesel
| designer = ALCO
| builder = ALCO
| ordernumber = 66/RSF/466/13
| serialnumber =
| buildmodel = DL-535D
| builddate = 1967
| totalproduction = 21
| rebuilder =
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| aarwheels = C-C
| uicclass = Co′Co′
| Britishclass = Co-Co
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|lk=on}}
| bogies = ALCO Asymmetric cast frame trimount
| wheeldiameter = {{convert|1092|mm|ftin|0|abbr=on}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2.108|m|ftin|abbr=on|frac=8}}
| engine total = 1
| length = {{convert|16.522|m|ftin|abbr=on|frac=8}}
| over bufferbeams=
| body =
| width = {{convert|3.864|m|ftin|abbr=on|frac=8}}
| height = {{convert|3.039|m|ftin|abbr=on|frac=8}}
| axleload = {{convert|21000|kg|abbr=on}}
| locoweight = {{convert|126000|kg|abbr=on}}
| fueltype = Diesel
| fuelcap = {{convert|5000|L|abbr=on}}
| lubecap = {{convert|530|L|abbr=on}}
| coolantcap = {{convert|208|L|abbr=on}}
| watercap = {{convert|22|L|abbr=on}}
| sandcap = {{convert|0.40|L|abbr=on}}
| powersupply = 110 V DC supply
| consumption =
| watercons =
| primemover = ALCO 251-B
| rpmrange = 400-1100
| enginetype = Inline-6 diesel
| aspiration = Turbo-supercharged
| displacement = 267 mm
| generator = DC
| tractionmotors = 6 DC GE 752E6
| t/m amps 1 hr = 1040A
| t/m amps cont = 1055A
| headendpower = 110V DC supply
| cylindercount = 6
| cylindersize = 228.6 x266.7
| transmission = Diesel–electric transmission
| gear ratio =
| multipleworking = 2
| locobrakes = OriginallyVacuum, Air
| dynamicpeakeffort=
| locobrakeforce =
| trainbrakes = Vacuum
| reservoircap = {{convert|22|L|abbr=on}}
| compressorcap = {{convert|444.8|L|abbr=on}}
| exhaustercap = {{convert|1782.9|L|abbr=on}}
| coupling =
| maxspeed = {{convert|109|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
| poweroutput = Max:{{convert|1065|HP|abbr=on}}
Site rated:{{convert|994|HP|abbr=on}}
| poweroutput start=
| poweroutput 1 hr=
| poweroutput cont=
| tractiveeffort =
| t/e starting = {{convert|31.500|t|0|abbr=on}}
| t/e 1 hr =
| t/e continuous = {{convert|32.300|t|0|abbr=on}}
| factorofadhesion = 0.25
| f/adh starting =
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| safety =
| operator = Indian Railways private industries
| fleetnumbers = 19087-19107
| officialname =
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| axleloadclass =
| locale = Mughalsarai and bondamuda, Leased and sold to some industrial concerns
| deliverydate = 1967
| firstrundate = 1967
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| preservedunits = none
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| currentowner = Indian Railway, private industries
| disposition = active
| notes =
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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.{{Cite web|title=WDS5|url=https://rdso.indianrailways.gov.in/works/uploads/File/WDS5.PDF}} They were manufactured by BLW varanasi using the kits provided by ALCO.{{Cite web|title=[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Locomotives -- Specific classes : AC Electric|url=https://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-loco2d.html|website=www.irfca.org|access-date=2020-05-31}} The WDS-5 can easily be recognized by their shot nose and flat-ended cab at one end.{{Cite web|title=[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Diesel and Electric Locomotive Specifications|url=https://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-specs.html#WDS-5|website=www.irfca.org|access-date=2020-05-31}} Some were sold and transferred to industrial concerns and public sectors, but have IR road numbers on them.{{Cite web|title=[IRFCA] Indian Railways Locomotive Roster List|url=https://www.irfca.org/apps/locos/list|website=www.irfca.org|access-date=2020-05-31}}
Locomotive sheds
class="wikitable"
!Zone !Name !Shed Code !Quantity |
East Central Railway
|DDU |1 |
South Eastern Railway
|BNDM |3 |
colspan="3" |Total Locomotives in Service as of October 2021{{cite web|url=https://www.irfca.org/apps/locos/list?list_type=named|title = IRFCA}}
|4 |
See also
=Bibliography=
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- {{Hughes-IndianLocos4}}
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References
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{{Broad gauge locomotives of India |state=open}}
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Category:Railway locomotives introduced in 1967