Indian locomotive class WAG-5
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WAG-5 is the name of a type of electric locomotive used in India. It is the most successfully used locomotive in Indian railways and the number(1100 incl. variants[1]) of these locomotives built is greater than any other.[2]This class was introduced in 1984.
Technical specifications[3]
| Traction Motors | Alstom TAO 659 (575kW, 750V, 1070 rpm) or TAO 656; or Hitachi HS 15250A (See description under WAP-4.) Axle-hung, nose-suspended. Six motors. |
| Gear Ratio | 62:16 or 62:15 with Alstom motors, some 64:18 (Hitachi motors), many now 58:21 for mixed use. |
| Transformer | BHEL, type HETT-3900. 3900kVA, 22.5kV, 182A. 32 taps. |
| Rectifiers | Silicon rectifiers (two) using 64 S-18FN-350 diodes each from Hind Rectifier. 2700A / 1050V per cubicle. |
| Bogies | Co-Co cast high-adhesion bogies |
| Axle load | 20t |
| Max Haulage capacity | 2375t |
| Pantographs | Two Faiveley AM-12 |
| Current Ratings | 1100A/10min, 750A continuous |
Notes and references
See also
- Indian Railways
- Indian Locomotives
- Indian Locomotive Class WDM-2
- Indian locomotive class WAP-4
- Indian Locomotive Class WAP-5
- Indian locomotive class WAP-7
- Indian locomotive class WAG-7
- Indian locomotive class WAG-9
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