Indian locomotive class WV

Indian WV
Vulcan Foundry works photo of EIR no. 2120.
Vulcan Foundry works photo of EIR no. 2120.
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderVulcan Foundry
Serial number4787–4790
Build date1939–1942
Total produced4
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte2-6-2T
 • UIC1′C1′h2t
Gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm)
Driver dia.5 ft 7 in (1.702 m)
Fuel typeCoal
Water cap.3,000 imp gal (14,000 L; 3,600 US gal)
Boiler pressure210 psi (1.45 MPa)
CylindersTwo, outside
Cylinder size16 in × 28 in (406 mm × 711 mm)
Valve gearWalschaerts
Career
Operators
Number in class4
Numbers
  • EIR: 2120–2123
  • IR: 26954–26957
  • (WM): 13070–13073
DispositionRebuilt as WM class
[1]

The Indian locomotive class WV was a class of 2-6-2T tank locomotives used on 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge lines in India.[1][2]

The four members of the class were built by Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England, and completed in 1942.[3] They were later converted into class WM engines, which were of 2-6-4T wheel arrangement.[1]

Class table

Table of orders and numbers
Year Manufacturer Serial Nos. Qty First Nos. All-India Nos. Notes
1939-1942 Vulcan 4787–4790 4 2120–2123 26954–26957 Later converted to WM 13070–13073

See also

References

Notes

  1. ^ a b c Hughes 1996, p. 23.
  2. ^ Hughes 1976, p. 21.
  3. ^ Hughes 1990, p. 46.

Bibliography

  • Hughes, Hugh (1976). Steam in India. Truro, Cornwall: D. Bradford Barton Ltd. ISBN 0851532586.
  • Hughes, Hugh (1990). Indian Locomotives: Part 1 – Broad Gauge 1851–1940. Harrow, Middlesex: The Continental Railway Circle. ISBN 0-9503469-8-5. OCLC 21871114.
  • Hughes, Hugh (1996). Indian Locomotives: Part 4 – 1941–1990. Harrow, Middlesex: The Continental Railway Circle. ISBN 0-9521655-1-1. OCLC 35135033.
  • Marshall, Lawrence G (2009). Indian Broad Gauge Steam Remembered. East Harling, Norfolk: Taverner Publications. ISBN 9781901470154.

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