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Indian Railways class WDS-5
The WDS-5 was a more powerful shunter built in parallel to the smaller WDS-4. The designation stood for broad gauge (W), Diesel (D) and Shunting (S). With six axles and an output of around 1,000 hp , it was powerful e...
General
| Property | Indian Railways class WDS-5Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1967 |
| Manufacturers | DLW, Central Railway Loco Workshop, Parel |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,676 mm (Indian broad gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Indian Railways class WDS-5Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.52 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.11 m |
| Service weight | 126 t |
| Adhesive weight | 126 t |
| Axle load | 21 t |
| Fuel capacity | 5,000 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | Indian Railways class WDS-5Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | ALCO 251-D |
| Engine type | 6-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | Indian Railways class WDS-5Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 794 kW (1,080 PS) |
| Top speed | 110 km/h |
| Starting effort | 308.9 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Indian Railways class WDS-5Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.00 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.3 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
