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Blog Entry# 861479
Posted: Sep 27 2013 (03:02)

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Sep 27 2013 (03:02)   BSB/Varanasi Junction (11 PFs) | SBI/WDG-5/50001
 
Sudarshan~
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Entry# 861479            Tags   Past Edits
WDG5, 50001, with 5500 hp named BHEEM, the most powerful diesel loco ever produced in India, which is rolled out from DLW Varanasi.
Pic 1: Source: A Pakisthani Website click here
Pic 2: Source: [click here|click here here Credits: Prakash Tendulkar
It is considered to be the largest locomotive to be used on a 22-axle load in the world, though several countries
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have engines more powerful carrying load on higher axle loads.
Video Link: High Speed Test.

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Sep 28 2013 (08:53)
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Yeah, DLW n RDSO are banging their heads past few months because of the multiple failure during trail runs.
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Sep 28 2013 (09:01)
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:-)
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Sep 28 2013 (09:04)
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True lines but the this machine has costed lots of money.
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Sep 28 2013 (09:05)
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will earn multiple times tht of itsexpenditure......
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Sep 28 2013 (09:26)
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Tat's too far to think for now.
WDG-5's major issue is its body. As its taken a almost a duplicate image from an American Rail Road Locomotive.
On heavy curves, there are chances to derail if its going on speed.
but anyhow, there are further more tests ahead for this locomotive.
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it passes, well n good or else... that later decision lies with RDSO only.

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