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Electric locomotive

SLM WCP-1

Built by Metropolitan Vickers, SLM

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
1,611 kW
2,160 hp
Weight
105 t
231,485 lb
Track gauge
1,676 mm
Indian broad gauge
Years built
1928–1930
22 units

Overview of the SLM WCP-1

Discover the iconic WCP-1, a powerful electric locomotive that served Indian Railways with distinction.

Built by Metropolitan Vickers and SLM between 1928 and 1930, this robust machine was a staple of Indian rail operations.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and a substantial weight of 105 tons, the WCP-1 was designed for efficiency and reliability on the 1676 mm gauge tracks.

It operated on a 1.5 kV DC electric system, delivering an impressive power output of 1611 kW.

Explore the history and engineering of this significant piece of Indian railway heritage.

SLM WCP-1 technical specifications

Value
Built byMetropolitan Vickers, SLM · 1928–193022 units
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output1,611 kW2,160 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in
Weight105 t231,485 lb

Operators of the SLM WCP-1

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

OperatorClassCountry
Indian RailwaysIR WCP-1India

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