Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty

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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 Coast Railway zone.

History

It is one of the oldest loco sheds, started by the british as a B.G Steam Loco Shed, later converted to B.G Diesel Loco Shed in 1963.[1]

Operations

It is one of the largest loco shed handling more than 175 locos. It handles routine maintenance on WDG-4 locos.[2]

Locomotives

SN Locomotives HP Quantity Image
1. WDG-3A 3100 5 File:KYN WDG3A.jpg
2. WDM-3A 3 File:Gooty WDM3A.jpg
3. WDM-3D 3300 22  
4. WDG-4/4D 4000/4500 113 File:GY WDG4.jpg
5. WDP-4/4D 40  
6. WAG-9 6122 30 File:GY WAG9HC.jpg
Total Locomotives Active as of August 2021[3][4] 213

References

  1. "South Central Railway".
  2. "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Locomotive Sheds and Workshops". irfca.org. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
  3. "Railway Website Mechanical Department". Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  4. "e-Locos".

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