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Diesel locomotive

BLW WDM-3A

Built by DLW

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Weight
123 t
271,168 lb
Length
17.12 m
56 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,676 mm
Indian broad gauge
Years built
1994
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the BLW WDM-3A

Explore the WDM-3A diesel locomotive, a robust and versatile workhorse of Indian Railways and other operators.

Built by DLW in 1994, this locomotive impresses with its performance and reliability on the 1676 mm broad gauge track.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and weighing 123 tons, it is well-equipped for a wide range of transport tasks.

The WDM-3A is an iconic diesel locomotive operating on many routes in India and Bangladesh, known for its durability.

BLW WDM-3A technical specifications

Value
SeriesWDM-3
Built byDLW · 1994
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Prime moverALCo 251C 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
Weight123 t271,168 lb
Axle load18.8 t41,447 lb
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Operators of the BLW WDM-3A

Railway companies that have operated the WDM-3A, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Bangladesh RailwayBR BED-30Bangladesh
Indian RailwaysIR WDM-3AIndia
Private owners groups@private-in WDM-3AIndia

BLW WDM-3A photos

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