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Electric locomotive

CLW WCM-5

Built by CLW

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
2,760 kW
3,701 hp
Weight
124 t
273,373 lb
Track gauge
1,676 mm
Indian broad gauge
Years built
1961–1963
21 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the CLW WCM-5

Discover the WCM-5, a powerful electric locomotive built by CLW in India between 1961 and 1963.

This robust locomotive, with a build of 21 units, boasts an impressive power output of 2760 kW and a top speed of 120 km/h.

Featuring a Co'Co' wheel arrangement and weighing 124 tonnes, the WCM-5 is designed for demanding operations.

It operates on a 1676 mm broad gauge and utilizes a 1.5 kV DC electric system, making it a reliable asset for Indian Railways.

CLW WCM-5 technical specifications

Value
Built byCLW · 1961–196321 units
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output2,760 kW3,701 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Weight124 t273,373 lb
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Operators of the CLW WCM-5

Railway companies that have operated the WCM-5, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Indian RailwaysIR WCM-5India

CLW WCM-5 photos

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