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Indian Railways class WCAM-1
The WCAM-1 was India's first dual-voltage locomotive when it was introduced in 1973. The designation stood for broad gauge (W), DC Current (C), AC Current (A), Mixed traffic (M) and 1st generation (1). It had been ord...
General
| Property | Indian Railways class WCAM-1Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1973-1979 |
| Manufacturers | Chittaranjan |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,676 mm (Indian broad gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Indian Railways class WCAM-1Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 20.95 m |
| Wheelbase | 14.43 m |
| Service weight | 112.8 t |
| Adhesive weight | 112.8 t |
| Axle load | 18.8 t |
Power
| Property | Indian Railways class WCAM-1Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC/DC |
| Electric systems | 25.000 V 50 Hz, 1.500 V |
| Hourly power | 2,871 kW (3,903 PS) |
| Continuous power | 2,715 kW (3,691 PS) |
| Top speed | 120 km/h |
| Starting effort | 330.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Indian Railways class WCAM-1Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.35 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 25.5 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
