Indian locomotive class WW

The Indian locomotive class WW was a class of 0-6-2T tank locomotives used on 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge lines in India.[1][3][4] The four members of the class were built by Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England, and completed in 1942.[2]

Indian WW
Vulcan Foundry works photo of NWR no. 301.
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderVulcan Foundry
Serial number4791–4794
Build date1940–1942
Total produced4
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte0-6-2T
 • UICC1′h2t
Gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm)
Driver dia.4 ft 3 in (1,295 mm)
Axle load16.5 long tons (16.8 t; 18.5 short tons)
Loco weight65.85 long tons (66.91 t; 73.75 short tons)
Fuel typeCoal
Boiler pressure210 psi (1.45 MPa)
CylindersTwo, outside
Cylinder size16 in × 22 in (406 mm × 559 mm)
Valve gearWalschaerts
Performance figures
Tractive effort19,710 lbf (87.67 kN)
Career
OperatorsIndian Railways
Number in class4
Numbers15010–15013
[1][2]

See also

References

Notes
  1. Hughes 1996, p. 23.
  2. "Indian Railways 5 ft. 6 in. Gauge 1952 0-6-2T (WW) brochure" (PDF). Vulcan Foundry. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 July 2013. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
  3. Hughes 1976, p. 21.
  4. Marshall 2009, pp. 147–148.

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

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