About YDM4 - The Endangered ALCO Species of Indian Railways
YDM4 - The Endangered ALCO Species of Indian Railways
YDM4 is a 1350 hp ALCO designed diesel locomotive. It is the main work horse of entire Metre Gauge (MG - 1000mm) Sections of INDIAN RAILWAYS.
Due to the unigauge policy of INDIAN RAILWAYS, the MG tracks are now converted to Broad Gauge (1676mm). As a result, these YDM4 locomotives are now in the mainline of its extinction.
So, I request all the RAILFANS and FLICKR MEMBERS to add their valuable photographs of these cute YDM4 / YDM4A locomotives to this group.
Some informations of YDM4:
Power: 1350 hp
Manufacturers: ALCO, DLW (Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi, India) & MLW (Montreal Locomotive Works, Canada)
Max. Speed: 100km/hr
Engine: Alco 251B-6 (ALCO), Alco 251D-6 (DLW), 251B-6 (MLW); 6 cylinder, 4-stroke, inline
Transmission: Electric DC-DC
Axle load: 12t.
Bogies: Co-Co trimount.
Fuel capacity: 3000l
It is to be noted that some YDM4 locos were imported from Montreal Locomotive Works, Canada (MLW). They were same as ALCO/DLW YDM4 locos, but they were marked as YDM4A.
In addition to that, the DLW made twin cab version of YDM4, known as YDM4B are working in Bangladesh. They are also invited to this group.
KTM/KTMB/Malayan Railway/IRCON - YDM4 are also welcomed in this group.
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