Indian locomotive class WAP-4
WAP - 4 is a common electric locomotive used in India. The locomotive was developed after a previous class WAP-1 was found inadequate to haul the longer, heavier express trains (24-26 coaches) that were becoming the mainstay of the Indian Railways network. It was introduced in 1994, with a similar bodyshell to the WAP-1 class, but with Hitachi traction motors developing 5,350 hp (3,990 kW) (5,000 hp or 3,700 kW Continuous. The locomotive can be seen in service across the electrified network of Indian Railways and is homed at 14 sheds (depots).
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Indian locomotive class WAP-4
WAP - 4 is a common electric locomotive used in India. The locomotive was developed after a previous class WAP-1 was found inadequate to haul the longer, heavier express trains (24-26 coaches) that were becoming the mainstay of the Indian Railways network. It was introduced in 1994, with a similar bodyshell to the WAP-1 class, but with Hitachi traction motors developing 5,350 hp (3,990 kW) (5,000 hp or 3,700 kW Continuous. The locomotive can be seen in service across the electrified network of Indian Railways and is homed at 14 sheds (depots).
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WAP - 4 is a common electric l ...... s locomotive has been stopped.
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Co-Co Flexicoil Mark 1 cast bogies; primary and secondary wheel springs with bolsters
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A WAP - 4 class locomotive 228 ...... er train to Nagercoil Junction
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All over India
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Air/[hand brakes]
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Slip control, Over voltage rel ...... g alarms and No OHE volt relay
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Hitachi HS15250
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WAP - 4 is a common electric l ...... is homed at 14 sheds (depots).
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Indian locomotive class WAP-4
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WAP-4
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