Photos of the WDM-3D class
Erode WDM 3D 11108 is at Ernakulam to give training to drivers and mechanics at Ernakulam Diesel Shed. Five such locos are earmarked for ERS. By Jimmy Jose.
Side profile of the loco. Note the handrails running throughout the length of the loco. By Jimmy Jose.
The loco, LHF. By Jimmy Jose.
Inside the radiator of WDM 3D. The radiator uses seamless pipes unlike WDM 2. By Jimmy Jose.
The engine heads of WDM 3D. By Jimmy Jose.
The Woodvard governer in place. By Jimmy Jose.
The engine firing order. By Jimmy Jose.
Thermal packaging in the exhaust pipes, which is not present in WDM 2. By Jimmy Jose.
The ABB TPR 61A10 turbocharger. By Jimmy Jose.
The compressor of WDM 3D. By Jimmy Jose.
The alternator set. By Jimmy Jose.
Manufacturers board on the engine. The engine is 1030 rpm. By Jimmy Jose.
prancing deer, the places you will go!!. By Jimmy Jose.
The bogie of the loco has a damper(shock absorber). By Jimmy Jose.
The bogie up close. By Jimmy Jose.
The modified diesel tank. Capacity 6000 ltrs. Oil cooler is also visible in the top left corner. It the rectangular pipe with fins. By Jimmy Jose.
Unlike the WDM 2, the doors of WDM 3D can be opened fully and each door is hinged with other for better access. By Jimmy Jose.
The alternator and engine room are freely accessible. By Jimmy Jose.
Twin tower air dryer. The air dryer
removes the moisture from the compressed air - the two towers of this
unit contain chemicals that remove the moisture. Only one tower is used
at a time. Periodically the other tower is selected and...
The fuel gauge up close. By Jimmy Jose.
WDM 3D control stand. By Jimmy Jose.
Modified wiper and fan. By Jimmy Jose.
Microprocessor PLC display. By Jimmy Jose.
The WDM 3D control stand - another view. By Jimmy Jose.
Neatly arranged switches. By Jimmy Jose.
The white box is a microprocessor drive, built by Bright Star and is the neart of the electronic system of WDM 3D. By Jimmy Jose.
The WDM 3D speedometer. Max speed 160 kmph, though the loco is now certified for an speed limit of 100 kmph. This loco has earned only 4256 km. By Jimmy Jose.