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Electric locomotive

HLC YCG-1

Built by English Electric, HLC

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Power output
485 kW
650 hp
Weight
43 t
94,799 lb
Length
9.75 m
32 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1930
4 units

Overview of the HLC YCG-1

Discover the YCG-1, a historic electric locomotive that served Indian Railways.

This Bo'Bo' classified engine boasts a power output of 485 kW and was built by English Electric in 1930.

With a top speed of 65 km/h and a length of 9.75 meters, the YCG-1 is a testament to early electric traction engineering.

Operating on a 1000 mm gauge and a 1.5 kV DC electric system, it played a vital role in India's railway network.

Learn more about this classic locomotive and its contributions to Indian Railways.

HLC YCG-1 technical specifications

Value
Built byEnglish Electric, HLC · 19304 units
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Power output485 kW650 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length9.75 m32 ft 0 in
Weight43 t94,799 lb
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Operators of the HLC YCG-1

Railway companies that have operated the YCG-1, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Indian RailwaysIR YCG-1India

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