The Indian locomotive class WAM-4 was a class of 25 kV AC electric mixed-traffic locomotives developed in 1970 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works for Indian Railways. The name reads broad gauge (W), alternating current (A), mixed traffic (M), fourth generation (4). The locomotives entered service in March 1971 and 500 were built at the Chittaranjan works between 1970 and 1983, the most numerous mainline electric class until the WAG-5 succeeded it. The article calls it one of the most successful Indian Railways locomotives, with more than 52 years of passenger and freight service, and says its design served as the basis for the WCAM-1, WAG-5A, WCG-2 and some WAP-1 locomotives. As three-phase locomotives arrived it was moved to smaller passenger trains, and the article reports the class as condemned as of June 2023.
Facts
Connections
Exemplifies
Source Indian locomotive class WAM-4 (Wikipedia)
Of Make
Source Indian locomotive class WAM-4 (Wikipedia)
In the Other Atlases
Manufactured By
Also in Business Atlas: the manufacturer of this subject.
Source Indian locomotive class WAM-4 (Wikipedia)Lead, builderQuote, Lead, builder
was a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1970 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) for Indian Railways
Originated In
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject originated.
Source Indian locomotive class WAM-4 (Wikipedia)Lead, operatorQuote, Lead, operator
was a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1970 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) for Indian Railways
Sources
1. Indian locomotive class WAM-4 (Wikipedia)
Lead, body style
was a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1970 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) for Indian Railways
Lead, propulsion
was a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1970 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) for Indian Railways
Lead, year
A total of 500 WAM-4 were built at CLW between 1970 and 1983
Lead, units built
A total of 500 WAM-4 were built at CLW between 1970 and 1983
Lead, status
As of June 2023, this loco has been condemned
Lead, builder
was a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1970 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) for Indian Railways
Lead, operator
was a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1970 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) for Indian Railways
Of Make: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, Lead
was a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1970 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) for Indian Railways
In Group: Main-Line Electric Locomotives, Lead, electric locomotive class
was a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1970 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) for Indian Railways
Exemplifies: Rail Transport, Lead, rail mode
was a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1970 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) for Indian Railways
View the SourceReader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.