It is a different class of steam locomotive and especially utilized for freight traffic. Its last run was between Bhusawal to Nepanagar on dt. 24.03.1992. (Base depot BSL Loco Shed C.R). WG 10253 (Boiler No-08584), built in 1955 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, had been pedestalled at Zonal Training Centre Bhusawal since dt. 17.05.1998.
Technical Details | |
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Class of locomotive | WG |
Gauge | 1676 MM (BG) |
Year of built | 1965 |
Name of manufacture | Chitranjan Locomotive Works, Chitranjan |
Number of cylinders | 2 |
Locomotive Weight ( In working order ) | 176 Ton |
Tender Weight (In working order) | 73 Ton |
Length | 23.85 Mtr |
Axle Load | 18.8 Ton |
Wheel Arrangement | 2 -8-2 |
Fuel | Steam Coal Grade-I |
Medium of power | Super-Heated Steam |
Steam Pressure | 14.75 KG/Cm2 |
Tender Capacity | Coal- 18.3 Ton, Water- 22750 Ltrs. |
Tractive Effort | 17650 Kgs |
Service | Goods |
Maximum Speed | 75/80 Kmph |
Major LocomotiveAccessories | Steam boiler with flue tubes, Element tubes,
Smoke tubes, Fire box, Smoke box and safety
Valve etc. Steam cylinder Link motion Wheels Lubricator Water Injector, Vacuum Ejector Tender |
Locomotive Crew | 1 Driver and 2 Firemen |