What is the capacity of train engine?

The average Diesel engine inside a locomotive has 16 cylinders (V16) and displaces around 150 liters, while an average car engine has 4 cylinders and displaces 1 or 2 liters.

What is the fuel capacity of train?

The fuel tank capacity of the diesel locomotives varies as per the type and could store diesel ranging from 5,000 litres to 6,000 litres.

What is the difference between WDM3A and WDM3D?

Comparing with the WDM3A, the WDM3D can carry 1.5 tonne more axle load and generates 8 tonnes more Maximum Tractive Effort. The engine is classified WDM3D though it outputs only 3300 hp and not 3400 hp as the name should suggest.

What do you mean of WDM 3A?

The Indian locomotive class WDM-3A is a class of diesel–electric locomotive that was developed in 1993 by Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), Diesel (D), Mixed traffic (M) engine, with 3300 horsepower (3A).

How many Pistons does a train have?

A train’s diesel engine is a large unit, with around 16 cylinders. Diesel engines work on compression ignition and do not have an external ignition agent (spark plugs) as in petrol engines.

How many gears does a train engine have?

Extending the Gear Train A gear train can include more than two gears. Gears in between the drive gear and the driven gear are called passive gears. For example, the picture below shows a gear train with three gears. The 24-tooth gear in the middle is a passive gear.

How much diesel does a train start with?

Much depends on the size of the composition, because it varies according to the weight of cargo being added to the total weight of the composition (train) and the type of engine power and speed and he travels and the type of slope of the rail line can reach 50 liters of diesel per kilometer, or hours worked, because …

What is the top speed of WDM3D?

WDM3D locomotive is designed for mixed service upto a maximum speed of 120 km/h.

How many types of train engine are there in India?

AC Goods class (WAG Series)

What is railway WWP?

Automatic control systems Wheel Slide Protection (WSP) equipment is generally fitted to passenger trains to manage the behaviour of wheel sets in “low adhesion” (reduced wheel/rail friction) conditions. “Low adhesion” at the rail potentially causes damage to wheels and the rails.

Where are WDM 2 diesel locomotives made?

Indian locomotive class WDM-2. The class WDM-2 is Indian Railways’ workhorse diesel-electric locomotive. The first units were imported fully built from the American Locomotive Company (Alco) in 1962. Since 1964, it has been manufactured in India by the Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW), Varanasi.

What is the gear ratio of WDM-3A diesel locomotive?

The WDM-3A is the most common diesel locomotive of Indian Railways. The WDM-3A is a later classification of earlier WDM-2C. These units have been retro-fitted with dual brakes, in addition to the air and vacuum brakes. The WDM-3A locos have a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). The gear ratio is 65:18.

What is the maximum speed of a WDM-2 train?

By the 1980s the WDM-2 class was hauling most of the passenger and freight trains in India. The WDM-2 locomotives have a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph), restricted to 100 km/h (62 mph) when run long hood forward. The WDM-2 has a maintenance schedule of 3000 km or 10-days, which was recommended by ALCO.

Why do WDM-2 locomotives have short hoods?

The WDM-2 locomotives from serial numbers around 17788 to 17890 were fitted with full-width short hood with the intention of giving them an extended visibility for the drivers. These are unofficially termed ‘Jumbos’ by crew and Rail-fans.