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Indian Railways class WCAM-1
India | 1973
53 produced
No. 21839 in July 2011 in Ahmadabad on the Gujarat Express
No. 21839 in July 2011 in Ahmadabad on the Gujarat Express
Smeet Chowdhury
General
Built1973-1979
ManufacturerChittaranjan
Axle configC-C 
Gauge5 ft 6 in (Indian broad gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length68 ft 8 13/16 in
Wheelbase47 ft 4 3/16 in
Service weight248,681 lbs
Adhesive weight248,681 lbs
Axle load41,447 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - AC/DC
Electric system25,000 V 50 Hz, 1,500 V
Continuous power3,641 hp (2,715 kW)
Top speed75 mph
Starting effort74,187 lbf
Calculated Values
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