Indian locomotive class WDM-6


The Indian locomotive class WDM-6 is a class of Diesel locomotive that was developed in 1981 by Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge, Diesel, Mixed traffic engine, 6th generation. They entered service in 1981. A total of 2 WDM-6 was built at between 1981 and 1982. They were decommissioned at Burdwan in 2011.

History

WDM-6 was developed to address the need for locomotive to haul commuter and suburban services. They had the same 1350hp engine and hood superstructure as the YDM-4 locos with WDM-2 under frame. but these locos were underpowered and subsequently relegated to shunting and departmental duties. They were based at the diesel locomotive shed in Burdwan since 1980s. One unit was seen shunting at Liluah Workshop.
By late 2010s they were withdrawn from services. Both units are earmarked for preservation.

Preserved Examples

Former shed