About This Loco(WDG4D) :
Completely developed and built in India.
Based on EMD WDG4 but with a modified engine.
V16 2-stroke Turbo Diesel GM 16-710G3B
Rated Power Output: 4500 hp @ 900 RPM
Top...
more... Speed: 105 kph
Production Period: 2013
Number Produced: 1
Wheel Arrangement: Co-Co
Named “Vijay”, the WDP4D is the latest entrant to the Indian Railways’ locomotive fleet. It is India’s first ever dual-cab diesel freight locomotive and can be said to be the freight version of the WDP4D or a WDG4 with cabs at both ends, finally eliminating its biggest shortcoming. It is built around the same upgraded 4500 hp EMD 710 G3B engine doing duty in the WDP4B and WDP4D. Like all EMDs, the WDG4D is extremely high-tech being fully computer controlled and most functions being automated including optimum power delivery to the 3-phase traction motors. The loco design also gives lot of attention to the comfort of loco pilots who until now were the most neglected souls when it comes to locomotive design. Both cabs are fully air conditioned with ergonomic and comfortable reclining seats and the driving console has been substantially digitized with TFT display screens showing all parameters of loco function, performance and fault diagnostics like an airplane, if you will. The first one to be built is #12681 and is homed at Sabarmati (SBI) shed of Western Railway in Gujarat.
