WAG C3 (THE BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHEMENT)

Indian Railways constantly efforts for the redevelopment of its old, discarded locomotives and to bring such a locomotive on the platform which satisfies the modern technology needs. We can also see the needs of electrification of Indian routes and with this, the needs of electric locomotives in India. Also to promote the MAKE IN INDIA campaign, the railways can become only the big source. So to catch up all the necessary needs of the nation, The DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE WORKS (D.L.W.) made an effort and created such a locomotive which creates a big history in railways technology by forming the locomotive, named WAG C3.

INTRODUCTION

The WAG C3 (WIDE AC-TRACTION GOODS CLASS-C3) is an AC-electric tractioned freight locomotives manufactured totally by the DIESEL LCOMOTIVE WORKS (D.L.W.) on 15 APRIL, 2018. The locomotive had been created by the engineering efforts of D.L.W, RDSO and BHEL. The locomotive has an identical twin-section parts, each having the power output of 5000HP thus making the total of 10000HP; which receives its power from 25KV O.H.E. cable through pantograph.

The WAG C3 locomotive marks a big turning point in history of INDIAN RAILWAYS and shows the one of the biggest engineering accomplishment by the railway engineers. Actually this locomotive is the complete transformation of a DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE into an ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE which has not yet been done by any of the country. Also this locomotive is completely transitioned by D.L.W. engineers and becomes the first MAKE IN INDIA project for INDIAN RAILWAYS.

WAG C3 FIRST MAKE OUT

DEVELOPMENT

The WAG C3 locomotive is an electric powered locomotive whose chassy design is same as that of locomotive from which it is developed. The WAG C3 locomotive is the hybrid of a diesel locomotive WDM 2 and an electric locomotive WAM 4 in which the body design is completely inspired from the diesel locomotive WDM 2 and the whole engine design is taken from the electric locomotive WAM 4.

WAM 4

WDM 2

The frontal body of the locomotive is exactly same as the as WDM 2 which is to be converted, while the back body of the locomotive is made same as WAM 4. The concept body of WAM 4 is very important because the loco has to converted into electric while the body of WDM 2 is taken because the engineers took the aim of converting it into electric. The top roof of the locomotive is also taken from WAM 4 for allow the easy installation of the pantograph over it.

The locomotive is used in twin combined sections just as same as WAG 12 design because it makes the power of locomotive double. Also, it becomes the powerful electric locomotive manufactured by the Indian Railways as its processor WAG 9 has only the power output of 6350HP. The locomotive is manufactured for hauling of the freight trains but in the future, it can also haul the passenger’s trains.

BACK VIEW

FUTURE ASPECT

With this successful accomplishment, the D.L.W. producing unit made a new project of converting the next diesel engine, WDP 4 into the same electric locomotive. Let’s hope if we can find the next converted locomotive in the future.

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT: 10000HP

BUILDER: DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE WORKS (D.L.W.), VARANASI, U.P.

POWER TYPE: ELECTIC

AXLE LOAD: 22KN

ENGINE TYPE: TWIN SECTIONED DUAL CABS

O.H.E. INPUT: 25KV, 50Hz

AXLE LOAD: 22KN

ENGINE WEIGHT: 28.2 TONS

HAULING CAPACITY: 262KN

THE FINAL TESTING

TYPES OF RAIL COACHES (RAILWAYS PASSENGER'S DUTY)

As in the previous post, we have gone through the types of wagons used in the Indian railways which plays its major role in transportation of goods at a large scale. Now let us go through the type of coaches used in the INDIAN RAILWAYS which daily takes millions of passengers to its destination. These different coaches were designed according to their latest technologies, comfort, high speed attainment and various facilities provided for the passengers. Let us go through each of these coaches in brief:

(A). ICF BLUE COACHES

The ICF coaches is the most commonly used coaches in the Indian Railway. These coaches were constructed with mild steel which were considered as one of the oldest coaches being in use till today. These coaches were in blue color with white strips over the windows.

These coaches were constructed in PERAMBUR, CHENNAI, INDIA. The first ICF coaches were flagged of by prime minister JAWAHARLAL NEHRU on 2 OCTOBER, 1995. It can go at a max speed of 120km/hr.

(B). RAJDHANI COACHES

The RAJDHANI COACHES (fully AC) are the first LHB coaches built in KAPURTHALA, INDIA. The RAJDHANI EXPRESS becomes the first ever series of VIP trains which serves to join the national capital, DELHI to the various capitals of states with a   max. speed of 140km/hr. The frame of these coaches was again made up of aluminium which makes it very light. The first Rajdhani express flags of from NEW DELHI to HOWRAH in 1969.

(C). SHATABDI COACHES

The SHATABDI COACHES (fully AC) were the second built LHB coaches in INDIA after RAJDHANI coaches and used for short-distance journey. They have given second preference after Rajdhanis’ with complete chair car system having comfortable seats. They became operational on 1988 and joins the capital, DELHI with various major cities of the state. The fastest Shatabdi Express becomes BHOPAL SHATABDI at speed of 155km/hr and second fastest train after GATIMAN EXPRESS.

(D). GATIMAN COACHES

The GATIMAN COACHES (fully AC) are the fastest coaches being run on Railway tracks. These are the lightest aluminium coaches which runs between HAZRAT NIZZAMUDIN and AGRA and cover this distance in just 90 minutes at a top speed of 160km/hr. These semi-high speeds become first operational on 5 APRIL 2016.

(E). GARIBRATH COACHES

The GARIBRATH COACHES (fully AC) is again a type of LHB coaches which becomes most popular coaches among passengers. The GARIBRATH EXPRESS actually provides subsidized priced air-conditioned long-distance travel having price half of that of ordinary AC coaches. They are comfortable coaches except having the facility of curtains and first started on 2005.

(F). DURONTO COACHES

The DURONTO COACHES are long distance trains which joins the major cities of states. They have the beautiful outer design and comes in variant of both AC and NON AC coaches. They are first operational on OCTOBER, 1995.

(G). DOUBLE DECCKER COACHES

 The DOUBLE DECCKER COACHES AIR CONDITIONED are the double- floored air-conditioned coaches having a large seating capacity of around 190 passengers with the short-distance journey. They have long height with red and yellow graphics and operational on year 2011.

(H). MAHAMANA COACHES

The MAHAMANA COACHES are violet coloured coaches with AC and NO-AC variants having the first largest facilitated train with comfortable seats, unique bottle holder, staircase etc. which becomes operational on 2015 by prime minister NARENDRA MODI between NEW-DELHI and VARANASI.

(I). HUMSAFAR COACHES

The HUMSAFAR COACHES are completely 3-tier AC coaches being used for the long-distance journeys. The facilities provided are very unique which is not found in any coaches. It has the facility of coffee vending machine, fire detection system, automatic door closing, LED light for informational service along with announcement system, fire detection system and the facility of heating and refrigeration.

(J).TEJAS COACHES

The TEJAS COACHES are the fully AIR-CONDITIONED coaches which provide the facilities of complete entairtainement to its passengers during their journey. These coaches are AC CHAIR CARS which is having a special feature of TV SCEENS at the back of each seat. Also each coaches has calling attendant bell service at the top of each seat. Also each toilet has the facility of automatic soap dispenser and automatic hand dryer.

(K). ANTODAYA COACHES

The ANTODAYA COACHES are the evolution to old general coaches for increasing the comfort of poor passengers. The Antodaya coaches generally have the rubber comfortable seats and large area for accumulation of large number of passengers. The Antodaya coaches are actually the new built version of old general ICF coaches along with the manufacture of DEEN DAYALU COACHES.

(H). ANUBHUTI COACHES

The ANUBHUTI COACHES are the LHB, AIR-CONDITIONED coaches which is the most recent development of Indian Railways. These coaches were actually manufactured to 'ANUBHUTI' the airplane journey or to 'feel the airplane in the railways'. This coaches have same specifications as TEJAS COACHES with additional of foldable tray which can be folded inside the chair.

TYPES OF WAGONS (CARRIAGE HELPER OF RAILWAYS)

As the goods transportation through trains become one of the important source of revenue in INDIAN RAILWAYS. Also they have high load carrying capacity than any other means of transport. We also see that lots of projects and developments were under progress to improve the conditions of freight transportation. So, here we discuss about various types of carrier wagons in Indian Railways which carries the loads and transport them from one place to another in brief.

Till 1990’s Indian Railways has FOUR WHELLER GOODS WAGONS and these have been replaced by 8 WHEELER TWO BOGIE TYPE WAGONS. Subsequently, there has also been the transitions form VACUUM BRAKING SYSTEM  to AIR BRAKING SYSTEM.

Just like each of our locomotive has a unique name which is represented by the capital letters implying their type (WAG, WAP WDP WDG), in the same way each of the goods wagons or rolling stock are again represented by capital letters showing their type and classification. These include:

B which stand for ‘BOGIE’ (pair of wheel bogie) or ‘BROAD GAUGE’.

O for ‘OPEN’.

F for ‘FLAT OPEN’.

C for ‘COVERED’.

T for ‘TANKERS’.

The sub classifications include:

X for ‘HIGH SIDED WAGONS’.

A & N for ‘AIR BRAKES’.

M for ‘SPECAIL MILITARY CONSIGNMENT’.

Having learned the meaning of the letters, there are basically five types of rolling stocks which can include various sub-classifications:

(a)OPEN WAGON

These types of wagons have their top side being open. These types of wagons include:

1.BOX (bogie open high sided) are used for the common purposes.

2.BOXN (bogie open high sided air brakes)  for transportation of coal etc.

3.BOXN-HA (bogie open high sided air brakes with higher axle load fit for 100 km/hr) for transportation of ore, steel etc.

4.BOXN-CR (bogie open high sided air brakes with corrosion resistant 3CR12 stainless steel) for transportation of goods to be saved from rust as powder.

5.BOST (bogie open for finished steel products and high capacity) used for transportation of heavy steel made goods.

6.BOB (bogie open hopper for metal ballasting) having an open in bottom face which can be open and material will directly discharged by downward movement.

BOB WAGON

BOXN-HA WAGON

BOXN-CR WAGON

(b) COVERED WAGON

These wagons are generally covered from all sides to prevent the goods from outside atmospheric damage which include the wagons as:

1.BCX (bogie covered water tight doors) for transportation of goods which should be prevented from outside air, moisture conditions. They are commonly used in transportation of cements.

2.BCN (bogie covered air brakes) for transportation of heavy goods in which immediate stopping is required.

3.BCNA (bogie covered air brakes with higher axle loads) for transportation of food grains, perishable items etc.

4.BCNHL (bogie covered air brakes with high capacity load) for transportation of heavy goods include various military items, heavy machines and artillery etc.

5.BCCNR (bogie covered air brake single deck automobile carriers) for transportation of automobiles having the single deck inside its compartment.

BCNHL WAGON

BCNA WAGON

BCCNR WAGON

(c)TANKERS

These were the steel made, cylindrical form tankers used for the transportation of liquid and gaseous products. These needs to be proper seal tight and their walls should be very thick. These include:

1.BTPN (bogie tank wagon petrol, naphtha) used for the transportation of petrol, diesel, naphtha etc.  This category includes the TK (tank kerosene) for transportation of kerosene and TG (tank gas) for transportation of various gases.

2.BVVN (bogie tank milk) are stainless steel insulated tankers used for transportation of chilled milk (at 4 degress) and drinking waters.

3.BTFLN (bogie tanker frameless for vegetable oils) used for transportation of edible oil.

4.BTPGLN (bogie tanker for liquified petroleum gas) used for transportation of CNG and LPG gas. 

BTPN WAGON

BVVN WAGON

(d) FLAT BED OPEN WAGONS

These were the wagons having only the flat surface with various hooks for tight packing of goods. They are used at many purposes in rail roads which include the wagons are:

1.BFR (bogie flat for rails) used for the common purpose loads.

2.BRH (bogie flat plus high capacity) used for the transportation of heavy weight goods which requires high axle loads.

3.BFK (bogie flat for containers) are used only for the container transportation.

4.BFKH (bogie flat with wells) are used for discharging by opening of wells.

5.BOM (bogie open military) used for transportation of the military goods.

BFR WAGON

BFK WAGON

BRH WAGON

(e)COVERED SPECAIL CARRIERS

These are the specially designed carriers used for the special purpose works only which include the wagons like:

1.BCACBN (bogie carriage for double decked car)used for transportation of cars having double racks.

BCACBN WAGON

Most of the special purpose carriage are made up of 

aluminium steel. Later, 2010 onwards Aluminium Wagons were also been serviced for goods to enhance the carrying capacity. These are given name as BOBNAL and BOBRAL. 

TOP 10 LOCOMOTIVES OF INDIAN RAILWAYS

Locomotives, which were considered the heart of INDIAN RAILWAYS, daily hauls millions freight and passengers trains from one place to another due to their powerful traction motors, cheesy design, axled bogies etc. Also several researches and projects were going on for development of our locomotives to make them fast, powerful, efficient, durable etc. so that they keep on providing their service for a long time.

So here we categorized and listed the top 10 powerful locomotives of Indian Railways which were categorized according to their rank in overall performance:

10. WDP 4

The WDP 4 (WIDE DIESEL PASSENGERS CLASS-4) locomotive is DIESEL TRACTIONED, 4000HP locomotive which are commonly used for hauling the passengers trains on the route. This locomotive comes with the single cabin which can easily haul 30-35 passenger coaches at a speed of 120-130km/hr. These locomotives are commonly used in mail, super-fast trains along with some premium trains. Its another variant is WDG 4 which is used for hauling the freight locomotives having same specifications. DURING THE TRIAL RUN OF TALGO COACHES, THESE LOCOMOTIVES WERE USED WHICH HAULED THEM AT A SPEED OF 180km/hr.

CHECK THE VIDEO LINK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssQXiO4e2z0

9. WAG 5

THE WAG 5 (WIDE AC-TRACTION GOODS CLASS-5) locomotive is an ELECTRIC TRACTIONED, 4350HP locomotives which are used for hauling the freight trains on the route. This locomotive have dual cabin which receives its power from 50 Hz O.H.E. cable through pantograph. This locomotives can haul the 50-60 good coaches at the speed of 40-45km/hr. They are now become the oldest electric good locomotive being used in INDIAN RAILWAYS.

CHECK THE VIDEO LINK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqfXdCNaLBs

8. WDP 4D

The WDP 4D (WIDE DIESEL PASSENGERS CLASS-4D) is a DIESEL TRACTIONED, 4500HP lcocomotive again used for hauling the passengers locomotive. Their models are just same as that of WDP 4 except of having the dual cabin and high horsepower. They are the most commonly used diesel locomotives on Indian Railways routes. But instead of having high horsepower than WDP 4, it can haul 30-35 passengers coaches at the speed of 100km/hr only. This is because of change in their gear ratio.

CHECK THE VIDEO LINK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_8VGOZwb-8

7. WDG 4D

The WDG 4G (WIDE DIESEL GOODS CLASS-4D) is again a DISEL TRACTIONED, 4500HP locomotive having same specification as that of WDP 4D (brothers) except it is used of good trains where WDP 4D is used for passengers trains. This is due to change in their gear ratio in which first is having an approx. of 3.6:1 whereas second is having an approx.. of 5:1. They can haul 50-60 goods coaches at speed of 45-50km/hr.

CHECK THE VIDEO LINK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HYbpf4umpE

6. WAG 7

The WAG 7 (WIDE AC-TRACTINED GOODS CLASS-7) is an ELECTRIC TRACTIONED, 4850HP locomotive which is used to haul freight trains. They are commonly being used in freight trains which requires the average speed as they have much better starting torque. These locomotive can easily haul 50-60 goods coaches at an average speed of 50km/hr. They are the potential locomotives.

CHECK THE VIDEO LINK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgivYCIbQho

5. WAP 4

The WAP 4 (WIDE AC-TRACTINED PASSENGERS CLASS-4) is an ELECTRIC-TRACTIONED, PASSENGERS locomotive which is one of the most commonly used in the electric routes having the power output of 5000HP. They have BETTER ACCELERATIONS, HIGH SPEED which makes it most widely used. They are used in almost every type of coaches include the most of the premium trains such as RAJDHANI, SHATABDI, DORUNTO EXPRESS etc. They can easily haul 30-35 coaches at the speed of 120-130km/hr easily.

CHECK THE VIDEO LINK:
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AAEDvtJVYc

4. WDG 5

The WDG 5 (WIDE DIESEL GOODS CLASS-5) is a DIESEL TRACTIONED, 5500HP locomotive which is use for hauling the freight trains and is known by its special name ‘BHEEM’. This locomotive is the powerful among all the diesel locomotive manufactured by DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE WORKS (D.L.W.) which can easily haul 55-60 goods coaches at a speed of 70km/hr. but their quantity is very less as all the rail routes are getting electrified.

CHECK THE VIDEO LINK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQWpGkjbYa8

3. WAP 5

The WAP 5 (WIDE AC-TRACTION PASSENGER CLASS-5) is an ELECTRIC TRACTIONED, 6000HP locomotive which is used for hauling the passenger trains. This locomotive is counted as one of the powerful locomotive and mostly used for hauling the premium superfast trains. The fastest trains include GATIMAN EXPRESS, BHOPAL SHATABDI, MUMBAI RAJDHANI are hauled by this locomotive. But this locomotive can only 20-25 passenger coaches at a top speed of 140-150km/hr. This is because of change in its gear ratio.

CHECK THE VIDEO LINK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_0jLRmSgA4

2. WAP 7

The WAP 7 (WIDE AC-TRACTIONED PASSENGERS CLASS-7) is an ELECTRIC-TRACTIONED, 6350HP locomotive used for hauling all types of superfast, premium train. The WAP 7 is one of the most powerful passengers locomotive which can haul any type of trains include SHATABDI EXPRESS, DURUNTO EXPRESS, TEJAS EXPRESS, HUMSAFAR EXPRESS. They can haul any type of 30-40 passengers coaches at a speed of 130-140km/hr easily.

CHECK THE VIDEO LINK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ieol2OaB2o

1. WAG 9

The WAG 9 (WIDE AC-TRACTION GOODS CLASS-9) is an ELECTRIC-TRACTIONED, 6350HP locomotive which is considered as the father of WAP 7 and is used for hauling the goods train. This is one of the most powerful locomotive of all railways. They are used for hauling the freight trains in the busiest rail routes. This locomotive is easily seen on most of freight trains due to its high power, high torque etc. they can easily haul 65-70 goods coaches at a speed of 70km/hr.

CHECK THE VIDEO LINK:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCoESY9zGBA