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 =

| rebuilddate =

| numberrebuilt =

| website =

| 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 =

| f/adh 1 hr =

| f/adh continuous=

| safety =

| operator = Indian Railways private industries

| fleetnumbers = 19087-19107

| officialname =

| nicknames =

| axleloadclass =

| locale = Mughalsarai and bondamuda, Leased and sold to some industrial concerns

| deliverydate = 1967

| firstrundate = 1967

| lastrundate =

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| preservedunits = none

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| currentowner = Indian Railway, private industries

| disposition = active

| notes =

}}

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

|Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction

|DDU

|1

South Eastern Railway

|Bondamunda

|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

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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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S-5

Category:Co-Co locomotives

Category:ALCO locomotives

Category:Railway locomotives introduced in 1967

Category:5 ft 6 in gauge locomotives

Category:Shunting locomotives