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Posted: Oct 22 2014 (15:14)

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*********A very Interesting Info for the Diesel Lovers**********
******* DO YOU KNOW THE ORIGINALITY OF WDM 3D"??????******
Please have a look at the following:
The "Original Name" of WDM 3D is ALCO DL560C which is the newest variant based on the DL560C power pack and is complete with micro-processor controls, better ergonomics, etc.
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ALCO DL560C locomotive was designed by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) for operation in India.
In the early 1960s Indian Railways needed a reliable diesel workhorse to gradually replace its steam locomotive fleet. Equal numbers (40 each) of ALCO's DL560C and EMD's SD24 were chosen for trials. More locomotives of each of these were purchased for more trials. Indian Railways was keen on producing these locomotives in the country rather than depending on imports. EMD did not agree for a Transfer-of-Technology, while ALCO did. Thus ALCO DL560C was chosen for the job due to its easy maintenance, reliability and simple operation.
The locomotive was classified as WDM-2 series and was assigned to haul long/short distance passenger trains and freight. These units are still in service. When the production of WDM2 ceased, there were 2706 locomotives in the system. The production began in the late 1960s, and went on till the late 1990s.
After importing a couple of batches of this locomotive, Indian Railways started manufacturing them in India itself and also introduced modified variants of the same locomotive. Some were fitted with a less-powerful engine, classified as WDS series, and were meant for shunting duties in marshalling yards across the country. Various variants, all based on the ALCO DL560C power-pack were developed. The original powerpack churned out 2600hp worth of power, while after modifications, Engineers at DLW managed to extract as high as 3300 hp of power.
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Cabin of Diesel Loco
WDM 3D with Double Decker Exp
TKD WDM 3A with Double Decker Exp
Cabin of WDM 3D

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Oct 22 2014 (15:17)
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Please do not forget to quote source when something copy pasted from there:
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Oct 22 2014 (20:20)
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Oct 26 2014 (16:46)
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ALCO Diesel Lovers and other Rail Fans:
Please have a look at Entry #1253751.
Very Crucial Info for all of you.
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WDM 3A with Double Decker Exp
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Oct 26 2014 (16:53)
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Very Crucial Info.
Awesome pics.
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