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======== WAP-5 in a Nutshell =======
The Loco Story :
Imported from ABB Zurich, Switzerland (30000 - 30011). Later Chittaranjan Locomotive Works started indigenous production in 2000.
Maximum speed limit - 162kmph. Top Speed - 225 kmph. Maximum power output - 5450 hp.
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to haul 18 coach passenger trains at 162 kmph making it the fastest locomotive in Indian conditions. It is the first 3-phase locomotive class in India.
Provision of taps from the main transformers for hotel load, pantry loads, flexible gear coupling, wheel-mounted disc brakes, and a potential for speed enhancement to 225 kmph.
Braking systems include regenerative braking (160 kN), loco disc brakes, automatic train air brakes, and a charged spring parking brake.
Fastest train of India the NDLS-Bhopal Shatabdi hauled by a WAP-5 which travels at 160 kmph.
The original design was to have air-conditioned cabs. However the idea has been scrapped due to controversy over costs and fitment and the first units made by CLW do not have air-conditioned cabs. As of now only WAP5 # 30000 have ac cabs.
Technicalities :
Traction Motors --- ABB's 6FXA 7059 3-phase squirrel cage induction motors. Forced-air ventilation, fully suspended. 96% efficiency.
Transformer --- ABB's LOT-7500. 7475kVA primary, 4x1450kVA secondary.
Tractive effort --- 258 kN
Power --- Power convertor from ABB, type UW-2423-2810 with SG 3000G X H24 GTO thyristors
Conductor --- ABB Thyristor
Axle load --- 19.5 tonnes
Loco weight --- 78 tonnes
Bogie type --- Bo-Bo Henschel Flexifloat
Pantograph --- Two Stone India (Calcutta) AM-92. Schunk for the imported locomotives.
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Attached Image:
WAP5-BRC-30058 --- An Amul liveried P5 of Vadodara ELS with an express service was awaiting signal clearance at BDTS outer while Sam takes a marvellous shot up-front on 10th Feb 2015.Please note that a WAP-7 Loco is also there in this Picture in the Right Hand Side of the WAP-5
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Courtesy: Sam
WAP5-BRC-30050 --- Sam notched this one at MGS even before it had reached its home at BRC on 3rd Mar 2012!!! This slimline possess fully AC cabs for driving comfort. An amalgamation of the two most powerful locos of IR though the trailing GZB P7 was dead.
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Courtesy: Sam

Some corrections (after verifying from various sources like IRFCA, RDSO, CLW)
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Maximum power output : 6000 HP
Continuous power output : 5440 HP
Max permissible speed : 160 km/h (except loco 30086)
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tested speed : 184 km/h (except 30086)
There's only one loco capable of breaching the 200 km/h mark and that is GZB WAP5 30086. Only this loco can touch 225 km/h.
Also, ABB "never" specified how many coaches a P5 is supposed to haul :P