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Electric locomotive

BHEL WCAM-3 / WAG-7M

Built by BHEL

Top speed
105 km/h
65 mph
Weight
113 t
249,122 lb
Track gauge
1,676 mm
Indian broad gauge
Years built
1997
53 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the BHEL WCAM-3 / WAG-7M

Discover the robust WCAM-3 / WAG-7M electric locomotive, a powerhouse of Indian Railways.

Built by BHEL in 1997, this versatile locomotive is designed for the broad gauge of 1676 mm and operates on both 25 kV AC and 1.5 kV DC electric systems.

With a formidable Co'Co' axle load and weighing 113 tonnes, it boasts a top speed of 105 km/h, making it an efficient choice for various railway operations.

The WCAM-3 / WAG-7M embodies the strength and reliability of India's railway fleet.

BHEL WCAM-3 / WAG-7M technical specifications

Value
SeriesWCAM
Built byBHEL · 199753 units
Top speed105 km/h65 mph
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz (3730 kW)
  • 1.5 kV DC (3432 kW)
Track gauge1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Weight113 t249,122 lb
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Operators of the BHEL WCAM-3 / WAG-7M

Railway companies that have operated the WCAM-3 / WAG-7M, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Indian RailwaysIR WAG-7MIndia
Indian RailwaysIR WCAM-3India

BHEL WCAM-3 / WAG-7M photos

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