Indian locomotive class WV

The Indian locomotive class WV was a class of 2-6-2T tank locomotives used on 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge lines in India.

Indian WV
Vulcan Foundry works photo of EIR no. 2120.
Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Vulcan Foundry Serial number 4787–4790 Build date 1939–1942 Total produced 4
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 2-6-2T  • UIC 1′C1′h2t Gauge 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) Driver dia. 5 ft 7 in (1.702 m) Fuel type Coal Water cap 3,000 imp gal (14,000 L; 3,600 US gal) Boiler pressure 210 psi (1.45 MPa) Cylinders Two, outside Cylinder size 16 in × 28 in (406 mm × 711 mm) Valve gear Walschaerts
Career Operators East Indian Railway Company Indian Railways Number in class 4 Numbers EIR: 2120–2123 IR: 26954–26957 (WM): 13070–13073 Disposition Rebuilt as WM class

The four members of the class were built by Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England, and completed in 1942. They were later converted into class WM engines, which were of 2-6-4T wheel arrangement.

See also

• History of rail transport in India
• Indian Railways
• Locomotives of India
• Rail transport in India

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