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==History== | ==History== | ||
Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty was originally established as a [[Steam locomotive|steam locomotive shed]]. After the introduction of diesel traction on [[Indian Railways]], it was converted to a [[Diesel locomotive|diesel locomotive shed]] and inaugurated on 5 December 1963, making it the first diesel shed in [[South India|Southern region]]. | Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty was originally established as a [[Steam locomotive|steam locomotive shed]]. After the introduction of diesel traction on [[Indian Railways]], it was converted to a [[Diesel locomotive|diesel locomotive shed]] and inaugurated on 5 December 1963, making it the first diesel shed in [[South India|Southern region]].<ref name = "NFR - History of Gooty Diesel Shed" /> | ||
The shed was initially a part of [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railway]]; however, it was transferred to [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railway]] on 2 October 1977 when the [[Guntakal railway division]] was merged into it. | The shed was initially a part of [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railway]]; however, it was transferred to [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railway]] on 2 October 1977 when the [[Guntakal railway division]] was merged into it.<ref name = "NFR - History of Gooty Diesel Shed" /><ref name = "SCR - Diesel Loco Shed Gooty">{{Cite web |date=21 March 2014 |url=https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?fontColor=black&backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&lang=0&id=0,1,516,665 |title= | ||
Diesel Loco Shed Gooty |website=scr.indianrailways.gov.in |publisher=[[South Central Railway zone|SCR]] |access-date=19 February 2026}} | Diesel Loco Shed Gooty |website=scr.indianrailways.gov.in |publisher=[[South Central Railway zone|SCR]] |access-date=19 February 2026}}</ref> | ||
==Operations== | ==Operations== | ||
[[File:GY DLS Logo.jpg|thumb|Gooty Loco Shed logo]] | [[File:GY DLS Logo.jpg|thumb|Gooty Loco Shed logo]] | ||
The Gooty Diesel Loco Shed is one of India's largest locomotive shed with over 400 locos. It handles routine maintenance for [[WDG-4]] and [[WDP-4]] locos. | The Gooty Diesel Loco Shed is one of India's largest locomotive shed with over 400 locos. It handles routine maintenance for [[WDG-4]] and [[WDP-4]] locos.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://irfca.org/faq/faq-shed.html |title=Sheds and Workshops |work=IRFCA |access-date=23 February 2017}}</ref> | ||
In 2016, the shed was allotted EMD 710 [[WDG-5]] locomotives. Based on the [[SD80MAC]], these vehicles were equipped with a 20-cylinder version of the [[EMD 710|710 prime mover]] and had a higher power output of 5,500 hp (4.1 MW). 3 units – 50003, 50004 and 50005 – were assigned, but were only homed till December 2017 due to maintenance difficulties. Post this, they were sent to the [[Diesel Loco Shed, Sabarmati|Sabarmati Shed (SBT)]] of the [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]] to be homed with other locos of the same class. | In 2016, the shed was allotted EMD 710 [[WDG-5]] locomotives. Based on the [[SD80MAC]], these vehicles were equipped with a 20-cylinder version of the [[EMD 710|710 prime mover]] and had a higher power output of 5,500 hp (4.1 MW). 3 units – 50003, 50004 and 50005 – were assigned, but were only homed till December 2017 due to maintenance difficulties. Post this, they were sent to the [[Diesel Loco Shed, Sabarmati|Sabarmati Shed (SBT)]] of the [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]] to be homed with other locos of the same class. | ||
In 2023, the shed received new-generation 4,500 hp (3.4 MW) [[WDG-4G]] and 6,000 hp (4.5 MW) [[WDG-6G]] locomotives. Based on the [[GE Transportation|GE]] [[GE Evolution Series|Evolution Series]] platform, these new vehicles have completely replaced its ageing [[ALCO DL560C]] fleet. This made it the 3rd shed in the entire IR network, after [[Railway Settlement Roza|Roza]] (ROZA) and [[Gandhidham Junction railway station|Gandhidham]] (GIMB), and the first one in South India, to home these locos. | In 2023, the shed received new-generation 4,500 hp (3.4 MW) [[WDG-4G]] and 6,000 hp (4.5 MW) [[WDG-6G]] locomotives. Based on the [[GE Transportation|GE]] [[GE Evolution Series|Evolution Series]] platform, these new vehicles have completely replaced its ageing [[ALCO DL560C]] fleet. This made it the 3rd shed in the entire IR network, after [[Railway Settlement Roza|Roza]] (ROZA) and [[Gandhidham Junction railway station|Gandhidham]] (GIMB), and the first one in South India, to home these locos.<ref>{{cite press release |last= |first= |date=25 July 2024 |title=Wabtec Expands Locomotive Services Capabilities in India as the Gooty Maintenance Shed in Andhra Pradesh Starts Operations |url=https://www.wabteccorp.com/newsroom/press-releases/wabtec-expands-locomotive-services-capabilities-in-india-as-the-gooty-maintenance-shed-in-andhra-pradesh-starts |location=[[Gooty]] |publisher=[[Wabtec]] |agency= |access-date=21 February 2026}}</ref> | ||
== Locomotives== | == Locomotives== | ||
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| 5. || [[WAG-9]] || 6120 || 130 | | 5. || [[WAG-9]] || 6120 || 130 | ||
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| colspan="3" |'''Total active locomotives as of February 2026''' | | colspan="3" |'''Total active locomotives as of February 2026'''<ref>{{cite web |last= |first= |date=30 January 2026 |title=Traction Circulars |url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,304,366,541,710,717 |location= |publisher=[[Indian Railways|IR]] |access-date=16 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Electric Loco Holding & Availability Targets |url=http://elocos.railnet.gov.in/Holding/holding.html |website=elocos.railnet.gov.in |access-date=19 February 2026}}</ref> || 403 | ||
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 A Gooty-based WDM-3A in Kingfisher livery | |
  Location within Andhra Pradesh | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Gooty, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 15°07′16″N 77°38′02″E / 15.121°N 77.634°E |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Operator | South Coast Railway zone |
| Depot code | GY |
| Type | Engine shed |
| Roads | 6 |
| Rolling stock | |
| History | |
| Opened | 5 December 1963[1] |
Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty is an engine shed located in Gooty, Andhra Pradesh in India. It falls under the jurisdiction of Guntakal railway division of South Central Railway zone.
History[edit | edit source]
Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty was originally established as a steam locomotive shed. After the introduction of diesel traction on Indian Railways, it was converted to a diesel locomotive shed and inaugurated on 5 December 1963, making it the first diesel shed in Southern region.[1]
The shed was initially a part of Southern Railway; however, it was transferred to South Central Railway on 2 October 1977 when the Guntakal railway division was merged into it.[1][2]
Operations[edit | edit source]
The Gooty Diesel Loco Shed is one of India's largest locomotive shed with over 400 locos. It handles routine maintenance for WDG-4 and WDP-4 locos.[3]
In 2016, the shed was allotted EMD 710 WDG-5 locomotives. Based on the SD80MAC, these vehicles were equipped with a 20-cylinder version of the 710 prime mover and had a higher power output of 5,500 hp (4.1 MW). 3 units – 50003, 50004 and 50005 – were assigned, but were only homed till December 2017 due to maintenance difficulties. Post this, they were sent to the Sabarmati Shed (SBT) of the Western Railway to be homed with other locos of the same class.
In 2023, the shed received new-generation 4,500 hp (3.4 MW) WDG-4G and 6,000 hp (4.5 MW) WDG-6G locomotives. Based on the GE Evolution Series platform, these new vehicles have completely replaced its ageing ALCO DL560C fleet. This made it the 3rd shed in the entire IR network, after Roza (ROZA) and Gandhidham (GIMB), and the first one in South India, to home these locos.[4]
Locomotives[edit | edit source]
| Serial No. | Locomotive Class | Horsepower | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | WDG-4/4D | 4000/4500 | 4 |
| 2. | WDP-4/4D | 18 | |
| 3. | WDG-4G | 4500 | 118 |
| 4. | WDG-6G | 6000 | 132 |
| 5. | WAG-9 | 6120 | 130 |
| Total active locomotives as of February 2026[5][6] | 403 | ||
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Brief History - Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty" (PDF). nfr.indianrailways.gov.in. NFR. 2011. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "Diesel Loco Shed Gooty". scr.indianrailways.gov.in. SCR. 21 March 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ "Sheds and Workshops". IRFCA. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
- ↑ "Wabtec Expands Locomotive Services Capabilities in India as the Gooty Maintenance Shed in Andhra Pradesh Starts Operations" (Press release). Gooty: Wabtec. 25 July 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ↑ "Traction Circulars". IR. 30 January 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ↑ "Electric Loco Holding & Availability Targets". elocos.railnet.gov.in. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
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