WHAT IS WAP7 LOCOMOTIVE WAP7 HOWRAH (E.R) History :- W AP 7 is a locomotive developed by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works by modifying the gear ratio of existing WAG 9 class. It is capable of hauling trains at speeds ranging between 110 to 140 kilometres per hour (68 to 87 mph) and is now largely used by Northern Railways (NR), South Central Railways (SCR), Southern Railways (SR), Eastern Railways (ER), South East Central Railway (SECR), Central Railways (CR), Western Railway (WR), West Central Railways (WCR). As of August,2016 there are 288 locomotives in service. In this all the locomotives having AAR tightlock couplers, chain link couplers are fitted. - :Technical specification:- Power Type- Electric Current Collection- pantograph Power Output- 6350hp(max),6000hp( Continuous) Traction Motors- 6FRA 6068 3-phase squirrel-cage induction motors {850 kW (1,140 hp), 2180
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