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Diesel locomotive

BLW WDS-6

Built by DLW

Top speed
63 km/h
39 mph
Track gauge
1,676 mm
Indian broad gauge
Years built
1975
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the BLW WDS-6

Discover the robust WDS-6 diesel locomotive, a workhorse of Indian Railways.

Built by DLW since 1975, this versatile locomotive operates on a 1676 mm gauge and boasts a top speed of 63 km/h.

With its powerful Co'Co' axle arrangement, the WDS-6 is a reliable choice for heavy shunting operations and various tasks within the Indian railway network. Its enduring design emphasizes durability and efficiency for essential rail services.

BLW WDS-6 technical specifications

Value
SeriesWDS-6
Built byDLW · 1975
Top speed63 km/h39 mph
Track gauge1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
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Operators of the BLW WDS-6

Railway companies that have operated the WDS-6, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Indian RailwaysIR WDS-6India

BLW WDS-6 photos

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