Indian locomotive class WV

The Indian locomotive class WV was a class of 2-6-2T tank locomotives used on broad gauge lines in India.[1][2]

Indian WV
Vulcan Foundry works photo of EIR no. 2120.
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderVulcan Foundry
Serial number4787–4790
Build date1939–1942
Total produced4
Specifications
Configuration:
  Whyte2-6-2T
  UIC1′C1′h2t
Gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm)
Driver dia.5 ft 7 in (1.702 m)
Fuel typeCoal
Water cap3,000 imp gal (14,000 l; 3,600 US gal)
Boiler pressure210 psi (1.45 MPa)
CylindersTwo, outside
Cylinder size16 in × 28 in (406 mm × 711 mm)
Valve gearWalschaerts
Career
Operators
Number in class4
Numbers
  • EIR: 2120–2123
  • IR: 26954–26957
  • (WM): 13070–13073
DispositionRebuilt as WM class
[1]

The four members of the class were built by Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England, and completed in 1942.[3] They were later converted into class WM engines, which were of 2-6-4T wheel arrangement.[1]

See also

References

Notes

  1. Hughes 1996, p. 23.
  2. Hughes 1976, p. 21.
  3. Hughes 1990, p. 46.

Bibliography

  • Hughes, Hugh (1976). Steam in India. Truro, Cornwall: D. Bradford Barton Ltd. ISBN 0851532586.
  • Hughes, Hugh (1990). Indian Locomotives: Part 1 – Broad Gauge 1851–1940. Harrow, Middlesex: The Continental Railway Circle. ISBN 0-9503469-8-5.
  • Hughes, Hugh (1996). Indian Locomotives: Part 4 – 1941–1990. Harrow, Middlesex: The Continental Railway Circle. ISBN 0-9521655-1-1.
  • Marshall, Lawrence G (2009). Indian Broad Gauge Steam Remembered. East Harling, Norfolk: Taverner Publications. ISBN 9781901470154.

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