© trainspo.comBLW GT46PAC
Built by DLW
Overview of the BLW GT46PAC
Discover the robust GT46PAC diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse of Indian Railways.
This diesel locomotive, classified as IR WDP-4D, is built for efficiency and performance. It operates on a broad 1676 mm gauge with a Co'Co' axle configuration, ensuring strong traction and stability.
Measuring 21 meters in length and weighing 119 tons, the GT46PAC is equipped with a formidable EMD 16-710G3B prime mover. This engine delivers an impressive power output of 3355 kW, allowing it to reach a top speed of 130 km/h.
Constructed by DLW in 2011, this locomotive represents a significant advancement in railway technology, offering reliability and power for freight and passenger services across India.
BLW GT46PAC technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | GT46PAC | |
| Built by | DLW · 2011 | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h81 mph | |
| Power output | 3,355 kW4,499 hp | |
| Prime mover | EMD 16-710G3B | |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 21 m68 ft 11 in | |
| Weight | 119 t262,350 lb |
Operators of the BLW GT46PAC
Railway companies that have operated the GT46PAC, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Railways | IR WDP-4D | India |
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