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Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam

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Coordinates: 23°20′27″N 75°03′04″E / 23.340758°N 75.050992°E / 23.340758; 75.050992
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Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam
Location
LocationRatlam, Madhya Pradesh
Coordinates23°20′27″N 75°03′04″E / 23.340758°N 75.050992°E / 23.340758; 75.050992
Characteristics
OwnerIndian Railways
OperatorWestern Railway
Depot codeRTM
TypeEngine shed
Rolling stockWDM-3A, WDG-3A, WDM-3D, WDS-6, WAP-4, WAG-5, WAG-7
History
Opened1 May 1967; 57 years ago (1967-05-01)

Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam is an engine shed located in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh in India. It is located north-east of Ratlam Junction falling under Ratlam railway division. The shed caters to the needs of freight as well as passenger trains. One of the three loco sheds in the Western Railway zone, this is the largest among them followed by Vatva, and Sabarmati.[1][2][3][4][5]

History

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It was established on 1 May 1967 with capacity holding of 15 locomotives, but currently, it holds around 177 locomotives, WDM-2A, WDM-3A, Inferior Service WDM-2A and WDS-6 class. It received its first locomotive, a WDM-2, from New Katni Junction.[citation needed]

Locomotives

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SN Locomotives HP Quantity
1. WDM-3D 3300 12
2. WDG-3A 3100 40
3. WDS-6 1400 5
4. WAP-4 5350 10
5. WAG-5 3850 100
6. WAG-7 5350 40
Total locomotives active as of September 2024[6][7][8] 207

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Sheds and Workshops
  2. ^ Sheeju Chandran. "Interactive Diagram of the WDM-2 Locomotive". Indian Railways Fan Club. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  3. ^ BRIEF HISTORY OF DIESEL SHED RATLAM
  4. ^ BRIEF HISTORY OF DIESEL SHED RATLAM
  5. ^ http://irfca.org/apps/locos/show/2611?page=2
  6. ^ "Railway Website Mechanical Department". Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  7. ^ "e-Locos".
  8. ^ "IRFCA".
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