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CLW IR WL – photo 1© trainspo.com
Steam locomotive

CLW IR WL

Built by CLW, Vulcan

Track gauge
1,676 mm
Indian broad gauge
Years built
1955–1968
107 units
Axle arrangement
2'C1' h2

Overview of the CLW IR WL

Discover the IR WL steam locomotive, an iconic model of Indian Railways.

Built between 1955 and 1968 by CLW and Vulcan, this remarkable machine boasts the 4-6-2 Whyte notation.

With its 1676 mm gauge, the IR WL is a testament to the railway engineering of its era.

Its 2'C1' h2 UIC classification highlights its power and sophisticated design.

Explore the legacy of Indian Railways through this fascinating piece of railway history.

CLW IR WL technical specifications

Value
Built byCLW, Vulcan · 1955–1968107 units
Track gauge1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement2'C1' h2
Whyte notation4-6-2
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Operators of the CLW IR WL

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

OperatorClassCountry
Indian RailwaysIR WLIndia

CLW IR WL photos

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