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Indian Railways classes WCAM-2 and WCAM-2P
The WCAM-2 is a six-axle mixed-traffic locomotive for service under both 25 kV AC and 1.5 kV DC. Under AC they are delivering 3,516 kW and only 2,174 kW under DC. Although all 20 locomotives have a rated top speed of ...
General
| Property | Indian Railways classes WCAM-2 and WCAM-2PRemove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1995-1996 |
| Manufacturers | Bharat Heavy Electricals |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,676 mm (Indian broad gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Indian Railways classes WCAM-2 and WCAM-2PRemove |
|---|---|
| Length | 20.95 m |
| Wheelbase | 15.70 m |
| Service weight | 113 t |
| Adhesive weight | 113 t |
| Axle load | 18.8 t |
Power
| Property | Indian Railways classes WCAM-2 and WCAM-2PRemove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC/DC |
| Electric systems | 25.000 V 50 Hz, 1.500 V |
| Continuous power | 3,520 kW (4,786 PS) |
| Top speed | 120 km/h |
| Starting effort | 330.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Indian Railways classes WCAM-2 and WCAM-2PRemove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.36 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 31.2 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
