Indian locomotive class WV

Indian WV
	Vulcan Foundry works photo of EIR no. 2120. Vulcan Foundry works photo of EIR no. 2120.
Type and origin
Power type	Steam
Builder	Vulcan Foundry
Serial number	4787–4790
Build date	1939–1942
Total produced	4
Specifications
Configuration	2-6-2T
UIC class	1′C1′h2t
Gauge	5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm)
Driver diameter	5 ft 7 in (1.702 m)
Fuel type	Coal
Water cap	3,000 imp gal (14,000 L; 3,600 US gal)
Boiler pressure	210 psi (1.45 MPa)
Cylinders	Two, outside
Cylinder size	16 in × 28 in (406 mm × 711 mm)
Valve gear	Walschaerts
Career
Operators	Indian Railways
Number in class	4
Numbers	13070–13073

The Indian locomotive class WV was a class of 2-6-2T tank locomotives used on broad gauge lines in India.^[1]^[2]

The four members of the class were built by Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England, and completed in 1942.^[3] They were later converted into class WM engines, which were of 2-6-4T wheel arrangement.^[1]

References

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