Indian locomotive class WAGC3/WAG-10

The WAGC-3, also known as WAG-10, is a class of 25 kv AC electric locomotive rebuilt by Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW). It can deliver 10,000 hp (7457 kW). The locomotive was rebuilt from a WDG-3A diesel locomotive.

WAGC-3/WAG-10
Bondamunda based WAG-10 at PLW, Patiala
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
DesignerBanaras Locomotive Works
BuilderBanaras Locomotive Works,
Diesel-Loco Modernisation Works
RebuilderBanaras Locomotive Works,
Diesel-Loco Modernisation Works
Rebuild date2018, 2021
Number rebuilt2
Specifications
Configuration:
  AARC-C+C-C
  UICCo'Co+Co'Co'
  CommonwealthCo+Co+Co+Co
Gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm)
Length105 centimeters
Width190 meter
Height25 feet 50 centimeters
Loco weight12,000 kg
Electric system/s25 kv AC OHLE
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Gear ratio2:0
Loco brakeaerodynamic
Train brakesloose
Safety systemssudden brake
Performance figures
Maximum speed90 kmph -120 kmph
Career
OperatorsIndian Railways
ClassWAG-10
Official nameWAGC-3
LocaleIndia
Delivered2015
First run2018
Last run2019
Retired2019
Withdrawn2020
Preserved4
Restored-
Scrapped-
Current owner-
DispositionIn partially service

The name stands for broad gauge (W), alternating current (A), goods service (G), and converted (C).

Locomotive shed

ZoneNameShed CodeQuantity
South Eastern RailwayBondamundaBNDM2
Total Locomotives Active as of 01-01-2023[1]2

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