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The powerful WDP-4B hauls a train from Barmer to Delhi

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Channel: Incredible Steam Trains of India and Other Videos · 2011 · Entertainment

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Designed by General Motors Electro-Motive Division, and built by DLW at Varanasi, this powerful micro-processor controlled 4000 hp diesel-electric locomotive is very fuel efficient and has minimal exhaust due to its 2 stroke diesel engine. It is characterised by its loud horn which can be heard for long distances around, and aircraft-like sound.. 

Seen here is the WDP-4B #40003 hauling an express train heading toward Delhi on the non electrified route on  July 21, 2011. EMD locos are manufactured at the Diesel Loco Works, Varanasi, based on transfer of technology from the General Motors, USA. 

However, a keen observer has commented that this could be the Barmer-Jaisalmer-Delhi Express which also has a similar engine, and a combined rake of two trains.

Incidentally, this route had Asia's first metre gauge (MG) line, which disappeared into the sunset, unnoticed and unsung. The historic Delhi-Rewari metre gauge line closed down for ever on Nov. 30, 2005, bringing to an end a 130-year-old history. Steam locomotives of YG and YP class used to haul trains till mid 1990s after which YDM-4 diesel locomotives took over. The track is now on broad-gauge, and diesel locomotives haul all trains on this route. However, in due course this route would also be electrified. Till then, one can see diesel locomotives here.

The WDP and WDG locos have been recently introduced on this route.

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