Indian locomotive class WAGC3/WAG-10

The WAGC-3 also known as WAG-10, is a class of 25 kv AC electric locomotive rebuilt by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works. It can deliver 10,000 hp (7.457 kW). The locomotive was rebuilt from a WDG-3A diesel locomotive. The name stands for broad gauge (W), alternating current (A), goods service (G), converted (C).

WAGC-3/WAG-10
A BNDM based WAGC-3 with BOXN rakes
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
DesignerBanaras Locomotive Works
BuilderBanaras Locomotive Works
RebuilderBanaras Locomotive Works
Rebuild date2018
Number rebuilt1
Specifications
Configuration:
  AARC-C+C-C
  UICCo'Co+Co'Co'
  CommonwealthCo+Co+Co+Co
Gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm)
Electric system/s25 kv AC OHLE
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Career
OperatorsIndian Railways
ClassWAG-10
Official nameWAGC-3
LocaleIndia
First run2018
DispositionIn service

Locomotive shed

ZoneNameShed CodeQuantity
South Eastern RailwayBondamundaBNDM1
Total Locomotives Active as of 01-07-2020[1]1

See also

References

Bibliography

  • Hughes, Hugh (1996). Indian Locomotives: Part 4 – 1941–1990. Harrow, Middlesex: The Continental Railway Circle. ISBN 0-9521655-1-1.
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