Indian locomotive class WDG-5

The EMD GT-50AC or WDG-5 a class of heavy haul Diesel-electric locomotive built by Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi in collaboration with Electro-Motive Diesel. At a rated power output of 5,500 horsepower (4,100 kW), it is the second most powerful diesel locomotive class in Indian Railways, out-powered just by the 6,000 horsepower (4,500 kW) WDG-6G. Derived from the SD-80MAC, it was meant as a direct upgrade to the WDG-4 (SD-70MAC derivative).[1]

WDG-5 / EMD GT-50AC
Long hood forward view of WDG-5 50001 'Bheem'
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder DLW and EMD Model GT-50AC Total produced 7
Specifications Gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Axle load 22.3 t (21.9 LT; 24.6 short tons) Loco weight 134 t (132 LT; 148 short tons) Fuel type Diesel fuel Fuel capacity 8000 Litres Traction motors A 2921-6 AC
Performance figures Tractive effort starting: 560kN continuous: 405kN
Career Operators Indian Railways Numbers 50001 onwards Locale India
Data source: Progress Rail website

Locomotive shed

Zone	Name	Shed Code	Quantity
Western Railway	Sabarmati	SBT	7
Total Locomotives Active as of 01-07-2020[2]			7

References

1. "EMD to deliver high-power diesel locomotives to Indian Rail". Railway Technology. 29 September 2011. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
2. "IRFCA".

See also

• List of diesel locomotives of India
• Indian locomotive class WDG-4
• Indian Railways
• Rail transport in India