Indian locomotive class WAGC3/WAG-10

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WAGC-3/WAG-10
BNDM WAGC3-WAG10.jpg
A BNDM based WAGC-3/WAG-10 (no. 10001) with BOXN rakes
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
DesignerBanaras Locomotive Works
BuilderBanaras Locomotive Works,
Diesel-Loco Modernisation Works
RebuilderBanaras Locomotive Works,
Diesel-Loco Modernisation Works
Rebuild date2018, 2021
Number rebuilt2
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • 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
DLMW made WAG-10 (no. 10002) at Patiala

The WAGC-3 also known as WAG-10, is a class of 25 kv AC electric locomotive rebuilt by Banaras Locomotive Works(BLW). 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).

Locomotive shed[]

Zone Name Shed Code Quantity
South Eastern Railway Bondamunda BNDM 2
Total Locomotives Active as of 08-01-2022[1] 2

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "e-Locos".

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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