Technical Specifications
| Traction Motors | Alstom TAO 659 A1 (575kW, 750V). Six motors, axle-hung, nose-suspended, force-ventilated. |
| Gear Ratio | 15:62 originally (and still for WAM-4 2S3P), now many variations, 21:58 being common for WAM-4 6P locos. |
| Transformer | Heil BOT 3460 A, 22.5kV / 3460kVA. |
| Rectifiers | Two silicon rectifier cells, 1270V / 1000A each cubicle. |
| Pantographs | Two Faiveley AM-12. |
| Hauling capacity | 2010t |
| Current Ratings | (WAM-4 6P) 1100A/10min, 750A continuous |
Read more about this topic: Indian Locomotive Class WAM-4
Famous quotes containing the word technical:
“Where there is the necessary technical skill to move mountains, there is no need for the faith that moves mountains.”
—Eric Hoffer (1902–1983)