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Electric locomotive

Vulcan WCM-2

Built by English Electric, Vulcan

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,676 mm
Indian broad gauge
Years built
1956–1957
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the Vulcan WCM-2

Discover the WCM-2 electric locomotive, a historically significant railway vehicle.

Built by English Electric and Vulcan between 1956 and 1957, this locomotive served with Indian Railways under the IR WCM-2 classification.

It boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and features a Co'Co' wheel arrangement.

With a broad gauge of 1676 mm, the WCM-2 is a testament to a period of technological advancement in Indian railway history.

Vulcan WCM-2 technical specifications

Value
Built byEnglish Electric, Vulcan · 1956–1957
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Track gauge1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
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Operators of the Vulcan WCM-2

Railway companies that have operated the WCM-2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Indian RailwaysIR WCM-2India

Vulcan WCM-2 photos

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