Electric Traction

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Electric Locomotive Roster: The WAP Series!

The first electric locomotives in India were dedicated goods (WDG) and passenger (WCP) DC traction locomotives introduced by the British…

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Locomotives

Electric Freight Locomotives of India: The WAG Series

Comprehensive listing of all AC electric goods locomotives (WAG series) of Indian Railways with specifications, statistics, history, etc.

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Locomotives

AC Electric Locomotives Roster: The WAM Series!

After Indian Railways switched over to 25kV alternating current traction all over its network rendering DC traction and DC (and…

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Locomotives

The Electric Locomotive Roster: DC & AC/DC Electrics

People in India think of electric trains as a new, modern invention. However, that is not so. Trains on electric…

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Know How & Facts

How Diesel and Electric Locomotives Work

Locomotives (popularly called train “engines”) are the heart and soul of the Railway system. Locomotives give life to coaches and…

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