WDS6-RITES-189 --- These are heavy duty, shunting locomotives are equipped with 6-cylinder Alco engine built by Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi. These 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. These 1350 hp locomotives comes with a max speed of 65 kmph and panel mounted IRAB-1 Brake system.

A WDS6ADT class shunting locomotive of RITES was spotted performing regular shunting duties at Kolkata Port dockyard at Majerhat with a CONCOR rake. Photographed by Somsubhra Das. D.O.P. - 20th March 2019.