These are the first images of # 50001, the prototype WDG5 locomotive at DLW, Varanasi. At 5,500 HP, this is the most powerful diesel locomotive to be ever made in India. The locomotive is ready, except for the RRT (Real Road Test) clearance from CRS. The locomotive or the series is named Bheem, after the strong Pandav brother from epic of Mahabharat. The loco has a 20 cylinder EMD prime mover and an AC-AC transmission. Download a powerpoint on the WDG5 by clicking here. All photograph are by Subhabrata Chatterjee/IRFCA Kolkata with due permission from the concerned authorities. March 2012.
First Prototype of WDG4D "Vijay" rests at Bareilly North End Yard with an Oscillation Car. WDG 5 "Bheem" was also resting on the same Track just behind it. Picture Taken with permission from Concerned Authorities. (Ami Verma)