WDS6-RITES-121 --- This magnificent WDS6 of RITES roaming alone through the loop line beside New Alipore station on new years eve. Photographed by Somsubhra Das. D.O.P. - 31st December 2016.
Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi built heavy duty, shunting locomotives equipped with 6-cylinder Alco engine. These 1350 hp locomotives comes with a max speed of 65 kmph and panel mounted IRAB-1 Brake system are provided with AC-DC transmission consisting of a directly coupled self-ventilated BHEL make traction alternator type TA10106 CY, driving six-axle hung nose suspended BHEL traction motors type TM4907.