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Indian Railways class WAG-5
India | 1978 | 1,196 produced
No. 23431 in front of a second WAG-5 in May 2016 near Kazipet Junction station, Telangana
No. 23431 in front of a second WAG-5 in May 2016 near Kazipet Junction station, Telangana
Nikhilb239
Variantfreightpassenger
General
Built1978-1998
ManufacturerChittaranjan, Bharat Heavy Electricals
Axle configC-C 
Gauge5 ft 6 in (Indian broad gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length65 ft 6 3/8 in
Rigid wheelbase12 ft 6 in
Service weight260,145 lbs271,168 lbs
Adhesive weight260,145 lbs271,168 lbs
Axle load43,651 lbs45,195 lbs
Boiler
Variantfreightpassenger
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - AC
Electric system25,000 V 50 Hz
Hourly power4,291 hp (3,200 kW)
Continuous power3,849 hp (2,870 kW)
Top speed50 mph62 mph
Starting effort83,179 lbf74,187 lbf
Calculated Values
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freight
last changed: 10 2023
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