Indian locomotive class WU

The Indian locomotive class WU was a class of 2-4-2T steam locomotives used on 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge lines in India.

Indian WU
Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Vulcan Foundry Serial number 4783–4786 Build date 1940–1943 Total produced 4
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 2-4-2T  • UIC 1′B1′h2t Gauge 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) Driver dia. 5 ft 1+1⁄2 in (1,562 mm) Fuel type Coal Boiler pressure 210 psi (1.45 MPa) Cylinders Two, outside Cylinder size 13 in × 26 in (330 mm × 660 mm)
Career Operators East Indian Railway Indian Railways Number in class 4 Numbers EIR: 2200–2203 IR: 26950–26953

The four members of the class were built by Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England, to an order placed by the East Indian Railway (EIR) in 1940. They were completed in 1943.

Proposals were later made for additional members of the class WU to be built. However, the class lacked the ability to cope with post-World War II traffic, and therefore the proposals were never realised.

See also

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

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