Indian locomotive class WAG-5

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WAG-5 is the name of a type of electric locomotive used in India. It is the most successfully used locomotive in Indian railways and the number(1100 incl. variants[1]) of these locomotives built is greater than any other.[2]This class was introduced in 1984.

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[edit] Technical specifications[3]

Traction Motors Alstom TAO 659 (575kW, 750V, 1070 rpm) or TAO 656; or Hitachi HS 15250A (See description under WAP-4.) Axle-hung, nose-suspended. Six motors.
Gear Ratio 62:16 or 62:15 with Alstom motors, some 64:18 (Hitachi motors), many now 58:21 for mixed use.
Transformer BHEL, type HETT-3900. 3900kVA, 22.5kV, 182A. 32 taps.
Rectifiers Silicon rectifiers (two) using 64 S-18FN-350 diodes each from Hind Rectifier. 2700A / 1050V per cubicle.
Bogies Co-Co cast high-adhesion bogies
Axle load 20t
Max Haulage capacity 2375t
Pantographs Two Faiveley AM-12
Current Ratings 1100A/10min, 750A continuous

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ Indian locomotive specifications
  2. ^ Indian AC electric loco information
  3. ^ Indian AC electric loco information

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