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Diesel locomotive

ALCo DL560C

Built by ALCo, DLW

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
1,790 kW
2,400 hp
Weight
113 t
249,122 lb
Length
17.12 m
56 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,676 mm
Indian broad gauge
Years built
1962

Overview of the ALCo DL560C

Discover the powerful DL560C locomotive, a reliable workhorse on the rails.

This diesel locomotive, also known as the WDM-2, has been in service since 1962 and boasts an impressive top speed of 120 km/h.

It is characterized by its robust construction, weighing 113 tons and measuring 17.12 meters in length.

Powered by an ALCo 251B V16 engine, it delivers a formidable 1790 kW of power.

The DL560C operates on a 1676 mm gauge and features a Co'Co' axle configuration.

It is a vital part of the Bangladesh Railway and Indian Railways fleets.

Experience the efficiency and strength of this versatile locomotive.

ALCo DL560C technical specifications

Value
SeriesWDM-2
Built byALCo, DLW · 1962
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output1,790 kW2,400 hp
Prime moverALCo 251B V16
Track gauge1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length17.12 m56 ft 2 in
Width2.86 m9 ft 5 in
Height4.18 m13 ft 9 in
Weight113 t249,122 lb
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Operators of the ALCo DL560C

Railway companies that have operated the DL560C, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Bangladesh RailwayBR BED-26Bangladesh
Indian RailwaysIR WDM-2India
Indian RailwaysIR WDM-2AIndia
Indian RailwaysIR WDM-2SIndia

ALCo DL560C photos

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