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Posted: Oct 22 2013 (12:47)
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Last Response: Oct 23 2013 (14:32)
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Last Response: Oct 23 2013 (14:32)
Oct 22 2013 (12:47) 11060/Chhapra - Mumbai LTT Express (PT) | KYN/Kalyan Junction (8 PFs)
Kiran P
Kiran P 722 blog postsKow Your Locomotives
WCAM 3 upgraded dual-traction models deliver 4600hp in DC mode and 5000hp in AC mode, and were jointly developed by RDSO and BHEL in 1997. Components are shared with the WCAG-1 locos (see below). Co-Co fabricated bogies (High-Adhesion -- shared with WCAG-1, WAG-7, WDG-2, etc.) with secondary suspension. Monocoque underframe. Air brakes are original equipment. They were originally manufactured under a BOLT (build-own-lease-transfer) contract with BHEL, and are probably still owned by BHEL rather than by IR.
Monocoque underframe. Axle-hung, nose-suspended, force ventilated, taper roller bearings Speed control by tap...
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WCAM 3 upgraded dual-traction models deliver 4600hp in DC mode and 5000hp in AC mode, and were jointly developed by RDSO and BHEL in 1997. Components are shared with the WCAG-1 locos (see below). Co-Co fabricated bogies (High-Adhesion -- shared with WCAG-1, WAG-7, WDG-2, etc.) with secondary suspension. Monocoque underframe. Air brakes are original equipment. They were originally manufactured under a BOLT (build-own-lease-transfer) contract with BHEL, and are probably still owned by BHEL rather than by IR.
Monocoque underframe. Axle-hung, nose-suspended, force ventilated, taper roller bearings Speed control by tap...
more...
are u sure that WCAM 3 is fit for speed of maximum of 110 Kmph??? if that's the case then WCAM 2 is Much better than WCAM 3 and a more better option for . WCAM 2 is tested for 135 Kmph and i have seen where this locos have pulled RDSO coaches with 145 kmph .
as far as i know the contracts for WCAM 2 /3 were signed together . first WCAM 2 were delivered to WR lys in 1995 to 1997 and WCAM 3 to CR.
anyway very soon...
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as far as i know the contracts for WCAM 2 /3 were signed together . first WCAM 2 were delivered to WR lys in 1995 to 1997 and WCAM 3 to CR.
anyway very soon...
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Yes WCAM 3 has max speed of 105 km/hr in both AC-DC traction, may go upto 110 km/hr for AC..
For WCAM 2/2P its 100km/hr for DC and 120 km/hr for AC traction..
For WCAM 2/2P its 100km/hr for DC and 120 km/hr for AC traction..
sorry your information is slightly wrong . WCAM 2 is for 120 Kmph but some were upgraded to go for a max speed of 135 kmph ,which was later clasified as WCAM 2P .both the classes are with CR now. to know what i am saying check this link click here . but the prob is CR ly is using these for locos for insignificant trains like sahyadi , jayanti
etc . instead they should use the locos for all intercity trains going to pune and nashik. CR needs to know to use its resources.
etc . instead they should use the locos for all intercity trains going to pune and nashik. CR needs to know to use its resources.
it won't make much of an difference as route mps is in range 0f 100-110, which anyways WCAM-3 can touch. Also, it is 4600 HP in DC, compared to around 3000 HP for WCAM-2, which will probably make it clear why CR still sticks with these locos for majority of intercity trains.