WAG-9 and Variants
IR's 3 phase WAG9 and WAG9H high speed, heavy freight locomotives.
The WAG-9H was a heavier version (by 12 tonnes) of the WAG-9; the higher adhesive weight makes it suitable for hauling heavier freight rakes: 58-wagon BOXN rake, ~4,700 tonnes, on a 1:150 grade. In 2000, it was undergoing trials on the Ujjain - Nagda sect
I liked the way the morning sun accentuated the colours. This is my first ever sighting of a WAG-9 while waiting for the Gitanjali Exp. to Mumbai. It was dead and coupled between the Itarsi Passenger and the WAM-4 in charge. I had heard that it was being
Another one in a series of dead locos, this time the very rarely seen WAG-9 , in all probability being taken to Ghaziabad for repairs, at Nagpur between the Itarsi WAM4 and the NGP ET Passenger on a Sunday morning as I was waiting for the Gitanjali Exp to
A spanking new WAG-9 #31068 at CLW. CLW, 06.11.2004. By Bharath Narayan.
WAG-9 at clw. Clw, 6 Nov 2004. By Bharath Narayan.
Presenting... the 'baap' of them all... the first WAG9. 31000 waits at Amla to be let loose with a puny BCNA rake into the ghats. Amla, July 2004. By Alok Patel.
The first WAG-9, 31000 leading a high speed Goods train near Fatehpur. (Allahabd-Kanpur section). Photo taken from 2307 HWH-JU Express, 09-19-2004. By Rabibrata.
The pantograph of WAG-9 #31024 with double-collector shoes(similar to a DC pantograph). The imported and the early Indian-built WAG-9s have this type of pantograph. These have now been replaced with the conventional AC-type pantographs in the latter WAG-9
The key people in the development and implementation of 3 phase loco technology in India L to R Mr Sujeet Mishra designer of the WAP7 Locomotive and Mr Sadasivan CEE CLW who is a world famous expert on electric traction and loco design. Chittaranjan Loc
A new WAG9 31068 being commisioned on the test Track in CLW. CLW, Nov04. By LakshmanT.
WAG-9 #31030 of Gomoh shed hauls a goods rake at Dankuni. Dankuni, WB, 2005-02-05. By Samit Roychoudhury.
Gomoh based WAG9 #31020 heads south with a rake of BOXN wagons. Faridabad. 22/05/05. by Shashanka Nanda.
The first indigenously built WAG-9 31022 'NAVYUG' waits for its turn to be taken into ELS GZB for some minor repairs. Outpit ELS GZB, 25/5. Akshay.
GMO WAG9 31019 takes a breather. Tuglakabad Marshalling Yard, 4/10. Sriskandh Subramanian.
A green loco amidst the greenery... Ajni based WAG9 31074 stands dead. Tuglakabad Marshalling Yard, 4/10. Sriskandh Subramanian.
GMO WAG 9 #31003 stands alongside its distant cousin WAG 7 #27632 from Erode. Tuglakabad Marshalling Yard, 09/10/2005. Siddhartha Ganesh.
Ajni WAG 9 #31062 leads a heavy BOXN rake towards Delhi. TKD, 09/10/2005. Siddhartha Ganesh.
GMO WAG 9 #31001 is all set to haul a BCNA take. GZB, 10/10/1005. Siddhartha Ganesh.
Ajni wag9 #31040 Running with the wag7 at its tail. Even the wag9 was live. Haushangabad (Btw Itarsi-Bhopal)
A variety of painted shells on display at teh fabrication shop. In view are WAG-9s, WAG-7s and WAP-4s. CLW, Chittaranjan, WB, 2005-11-24
The painted WAG-9 shells in a row await further processes. CLW, Chittaranjan, WB, 2005-11-24
Gomoh WAG-9 #31037 spotted at NK.the loco has been taken on lease by the Nagpur division and hence is now a regular visitor on NGP-IGP section.
The WAG-9 #31082 sports a modified livery, based on the livery I had suggested for a WAG-9H. Note that the text graphics are enhanced. This is the 'Doctor Silver' and has a loco diagnostic console in the cab. CLW, Chittaranjan, WB, 2005-11-24
The GPS/GSM equipment on WAG-9 #31082 helps the shed staff track the loco. Note the antenna on the roof. CLW, Chittaranjan, WB, 2005-11-24
Another view of #31082. See how she dwarfs the Toyota Qualis in the foreground. CLW, Chittaranjan, WB, 2005-11-24
Another view of the WAG-9 #31082. CLW, Chittaranjan, WB, 2005-11-24
Newly built WAG-9H #31086 at CLW. This is a heavier version of the regular WAG-9s. The livery too is new, and is a marginally modified version of a design I had submitted to CLW. CLW, Chittaranjan, WB, 2005-11-24