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Indian Railways classes WCAM-2 and WCAM-2P
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India | 1995
20 produced
Two WCAM-2 in December 2020
Two WCAM-2 in December 2020
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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 120 km/h in AC mode, some have a higher gear ratio for focus on passenger service and are designated WCAM-2P. As more and more lines were converted from DC to AC, Indian Railways started to remove the DC equipment from the first locomotives in 2015. With the first ones approaching an age of 30 years, the first withdrawals started in December 2024.

General
Built1995-1996
ManufacturerBharat Heavy Electricals
Wheel arr.C-C 
Gauge5 ft 6 in (Indian broad gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length68 ft 8 13/16 in
Wheelbase51 ft 6 1/16 in
Service weight249,122 lbs
Adhesive weight249,122 lbs
Axle load41,447 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - AC/DC
Electric system25,000 V 50 Hz, 1,500 V
Continuous power4,720 hp (3,520 kW)
Top speed75 mph
Starting effort74,187 lbf
Calculated Values
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last changed: 08/2025
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