Indian locomotive class WDS-4 explained

Indian locomotive class WDS-4
Powertype:Diesel-hydraulic
Builder:Chittaranjan Locomotive Works
Builddate:1967–1990
Rebuilder:BLW
Uicclass:C
Fueltype:Diesel
Poweroutput:600hp700hp
Fleetnumbers:19057…19732
Locale:All over Indian Railways, some leased/sold to private industry

The WDS-4 is a class of diesel-hydraulic locomotive used by Indian Railways for shunting and departmental operations. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), Diesel (D), Shunting (S) engine. The WDS-4 was once used all over India but most have now been scrapped or condemned from active service.

Locomotive sheds

Zone Name Shed Code Quantity
Northern RailwayShakurbastiSSB 1
Rashtriya Chemical & FertilizersRCF 2
Total Locomotives in Service as of April 2023[1] 3

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: IRFCA.