Story of ALCo Locomotives-India | WDM2 | WDM1 | WDP3A | WDM3D | WDP1 | WDM3A | WDG3A | WAGC3 | YDM4
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- The ALCo Dynasty in India
ALCo (American Locomotive Company) locomotives have ruled Indian tracks since 1958. Indian Railways began diesel traction on mainline broad-gauge tracks with the ALCo DL500 “World Locomotive” which was classed as the WDM1 [W (wide) D (diesel) M (mixed traffic). The quintessential moment for ALCo in India came in 1962 with the introduction of the ALCo DL560C a.k.a the WDM2 diesel electric locomotive in India. In the 1960s General Motors EMD SD-24, classed as WDM4 was acquired by the Indian Railways. Although technologically superior to the WDM2, EMD’s refusal to transfer technology pushed Indian Railways into the waiting arms of ALCo and the WDM2 began its reign in India. The simplicity of design and ease of maintenance of the WDM2 encouraged the Indian Railways to acquire the ALCo DL535 for metre gauge operations. The DL535 classed as the YDM4 acquired the same ubiquitous presence on metre gauge tracks of India as the WDM2 had on the broad-gauge tracks of India. Project Unigauge and the declining metre gauge footprint in India has restricted the YDM4 to isolated islands and most units have been withdrawn from service. Several India built YDM4s have been exported to Malaysia.
By the 1980s, as Trains became longer, Indian Railways felt the need for more powerful locomotives and thus began the tweaking of the ALCo 251C 2400 horsepower engine that powered the WDM2.
In this video I tell the story of the ALCo dynasty in India beginning from the WDM1 to the WDM3D. I also explain working of dynamic braking in diesel-electric locomotives.
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As a railfan in the US I must say this video is outstanding. Lots of valuable history and information. Very well done 👍
Thanks 😊
Railways in USA need to get their act together.... Like literally
Please explain. In USA as you may know after the interstate system was developed folks preferred to drive their own cars. Oh what wonderful memories I have. US does good on freight service. Old folks and those who are afraid to fly or short on cash ride Amtrak
What US need to do urgently is improve domestic sir service especially some of the old airports. Even former president Trump said he was embarrassed at US airports compared to other international airportd. Air travel now is US is the pitts. I would rather drive on the interstate.
Hey alcopower5710 I'm an Indian railfan and this is really nice from you
ALCO diesel locomotives were an integral part of Indian Railways, will be remembered forever, because of it' s service and efficiency, thanks for another informative video
Indeed… the WDM2, WAM4, WP, YDM4 are iconic locomotives that powered the IR …
@@TheTrainStory Indeed,Sir, those workhorses hauled IR in its journey from past to present.
Alcos are long distance travel nostalgia, it still gives the best vibes when we hear it's chugging while we travel on overnight trains as they accelerate, thanks for the video 🙏🏻
I totally agree with you !
the sound of alcos are still my favourite, it reminds me of my childhood days when metre gauge trains were used and ydm2 was the loco. 3 years back say a ydm2 being put over the freight train which was removed from its service at kasganj railway station in ner division.
That would have been such an interesting spotting
@@TheTrainStory Yeah definitely
I used to travel Kayamganj for grandma's village during 1989 - 1996.
@@OSHOTheCabbalistic ya it lies on the route between farrukhabad and kasganj
Vaighai Express!
It was my locomotives which used to haul it when I was in GOC shed!!! Have footplated many times at 100kmph way back in 1994-95.
You've given it pride of place in this outstanding video.
Thanks.
Thanks Singh Saab… appreciation coming from an officer of the GOC shed is a matter of pride for me…
@@TheTrainStory very well researched video. Learnt many things.
@@ajaysinghblr thanks 😊
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The ALCos are a majestic icon of the Diesel engine era. The IR story till recently had been one of underperformance, thanks to lackadaisical executive leadership. These gentle giants did their best with substandard tracks, rolling stock and signaling systems. It seems somehow an affront to see them doing duty as shunting engines. But I guess a fate common to everything that ages 😊
Yes…IR has suffered due to lack of Vision from leadership of officers having no or little experience in railway tech and advancements…
My father has worked on all these alco diesel engines and we used to travel in our childhood because he used to repair and maintain all the locomotives
You must have got several opportunities to footplate on these locomotives…
Excellent video and wonderfully narated. One generation will miss the steam locomotives and our generation will miss the Alco Diesels.
Indeed… although I must mention, the Rewari steam shed and IR have done a commendable job in restoring some steam locomotives. I hope they organise regular heritage runs of these old gems
What a video!! Congratulations,for your effort!! You gave me Good Gyaan!! As a 54 yrs old, I come from a generation, where I have seen all the three locos of Indian Railway. As a child, I used to commute between N.Delhi,to Pune. Upto 1975-76, There was no direct train between two cities!!
A 'poona bogey' used to start from Pune,sorry,Poona,piggyback in Maharashtra express,upto Manmad,where, that bogey' used to get attached to Punjab Mail, coming from Mumbai ( sorry Bombay)!! All the locos were Steam engine's!!!
In 1979, first Marathi rail mantri,( Madhu Dandavate,whose brainchild was Konkan Railway) started Jhelum express( Primarily to move troops from Pune cantt. To Jammu Cantt.)!!
It came with your Alco diesel locos!!! I still remember,Pune - Delhi distance of @1600 k.m. would be hauled in 23 hours flat!!
( In 2021, same train takes @ 30 hours!!) Now, electrification 'upto' Pune is complete!! Beyond Pune, to go to Sangali or Solapur, you need an ALCO!!! PATHETIC SITUATION!!!
I UNDERSTAND,HUBALI JUNCTION IS STILL NOT ELECTRIFIED!!!
For development in Indian Railways, you need your areas 'Rail mantri'!!; THEN ONLY, DEVELOPMENT WILL COME ( Bihar had the Highest, & Most Corrupt Rail Mantri's)
So, Karnataka should send A Rail Mantri for full electrification of HUBALI JUNCTION!!!
What do you think!!!!
Thanks Joshi saab for your kind words and the useful info that you have provided
ALCO Diesels have stood the test of time 👌🏼❤️👍🏼 best wishes IR ❤️🙏🏽👌🏼the sounds they give are loved by one and all 😀👌🏼👍🏼
Diesel locos are very memorable in future 😭😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love them Alcos
Yup
Great info. Grew up loving Railways mainly due to ALCOs..witnessed Vaigai at full force standing at Palavanthangal station in erstwhile Madras. How the whole Mathura station shook when twin ALCOs hauled Mumbai Rajdhani in late 80s and how i enjoyed the trip onboard Tamil Nadu in 80 when it was hauled by twin ALCO all the way from New Delhi to Madras with dep at 7 am and arrival next day at 12 noon..I am missing them already
Indeed 😊
Very well done. This is the first vlog of yours' which I have viewed. I am extremely fond of the ALCO, which I have seen from very many years, now that it is being phased out is sad, but progress must go on as technology is changing every day.
Wdm3a and wdm3d were more successful than wdp3a for passenger locomotives.
A well researched and comprehensively presented account of Alcos in India. Facts and figures do draw a very impressive picture of Alco loco history in Indian railways. Good work, indeed!!!
Thanks 😊
Railfans will love this! Good animation as well.
Thanks :)
Great history sir! My favourite Alco classes are WDM2 and WDM3A🔥✌
WDM2 is an all time variant for me too 😊
@@TheTrainStory great😀
@@catwarrior716 yes but Wdm3A is a modified version of WDM2
@@saianideep I know
The twin unit electric rebuilds are a fascinating reuse of the retired ALCos - Won't have the wonderful characteristic sound, but it's great to see the classic ALCos continue in use in one form or another
In Portugal we have the Alco Rsc3, they started service in 1948 for the fast trains to and from our two main cities of Lisbon and Porto. Yesterday I saw a pictures of one of them still operating with the maintenance operator SOMAFEL, the Alco 1525, and it looked beautiful, therefor 1502, 1507, 1511, 1512, 1525 are still running and 1501 witch is on the national railway museum at Entrocamento and it still works. So it has been 73 years since they started working and they´re still going...these locomotives will work for "eternity".
Thanks Claudio for this information… looks like I will have to plan a holiday to Portugal sometime soon 😊
The ALCos are of a simple design and quite hardy. 70 years in service is a great testimony
Going to sleep to the sound of a curving and accelerating Alco is deeply etched in my mind !
Warm memories 😊
Thanks a ton, this video shared immense knowledge about Indian railway locomotives...
Beautiful video. It will warm the heart of any ALCO lover
Thanks
Fantastic video and lovely narration. Alco....one of my favourites. Alas they're going to be gone in some time. Well videos like yours will keep their memories alive. Great effort and thanks
I really have no words to appreciate the chugging sounds of ALCO Diesel Engines !
😊
After withdrawal of steam engines in 1995, the ALCO WDM engines used to pull all SF & other important trains in the Non electrified routes. In ER & SER Darjeeling Mail, Amritsar Mail, Madras Mail, Coromandal Express & Himgiri Express were pulled by ALCO engines.
Indeed…
7:57 There was an EMD offering (YDM3) but again, it lost out to the ALCo because GM refused to transfer technology.
Very interesting video! Ive always have had an interest of indian railways and lovely alcos of it.
Easily the best train story video yet!!
Also three things.
1. There were quite a few facts I didn't know, eg. I never knew that ALCo locomotives had dynamic braking or turbochargers.
2. There were quite a few other minor ALCo classes which were not successful eg. WDM3F.
3. The WDM2 diagrams are helping me to design my carboard WDM2 model (I'm designing it in Ms Paint) :)
Overall, really good job on this!
Quality Over Quantity!
Thanks for the appreciation…
@@TheTrainStory Well worth it!
@@TheTrainStory Had been thinking of asking you to make a video about the WDM2 for quite a while and then this comes!
@@TheTrainStory Good quality videos are the right way to go for all RUclipsrs!
@@EMDWDG4 😊
Its great to see documentaries about Indian railways. Hope to see more.
Recently I was wondering where did the TVC Rajdhani's green and Mumbai-Goa Tejas's yellow painted WDP3As go... Now I got the answer.
Amazing and very informative video👍👍
Thanks Pranav…
Early 1960,alco,American locos tech fully transferred to dlw Benaras for mfg.18 series 2600 hp static type 16cyl v shape alignment 1st lot.then 17 series,E type came wdm2,3transition,then various other types mfd.36 ser wds6,16,15,14,13,12,11,software controlled mfd.NKJ katni 1st dsl shed,then ET itarsi.etc.
Very insightful as ever, thanks!
My father is the first loco pilot of vaigai express and pallavan . His name V.Jayaramakrishnan Ex DDI of southern railway madurai division. Proud of him
Thanks regards 🙏🙏😍😍
His trial run was at 120kmph for meter gauge ALCO at that time....slept only for 3 hrs per day for nearly one month continuously. Myself consider him as unsung hero IMHO 🙏🙏🙏😍😍
As additional information he took trial runs gor Tamilnadu express also
Thanks for this update Kasiraman. It is very pleasing to learn that your father actually piloted the vaigai and the pallavan. 🙏🙏🙏
Great video for Indian Railfans :)
Excellent and informative video Sir. Thank you.
Outstanding presentation and video..Indian railways won't be the same without the Alcos😥😥
Outstanding video with many insights about Alcos. Thanks for explaining the naming reason of "Toaster" and mentioning the Legend VAIGAI.. 👍👍
Thanks friend...
A great video. Very informative and a treasure trove for old Alco lovers. Keep up the good work.
Thanks 😊
deserves my sub for so much hardwork and info about all this + speaking
Thanks friend 😊
I love the locomotives that Alco built like the UP Big Boys, Challengers, NYC Hudsons, and others. But India's Alco locomotives are very cool.
ALCos specifically the DL560 (WDM2) ruled indian tracks for close to 50 years. They still have a presence… Although electric traction will soon push them to the sidelines…
Thank you for sharing, about these locomotives
@@Mr.RailYard-LJLRailYard you are welcome mate…
Excelent history. Thank you!
Excellent information about all types of locos & history of locos in Indian Railways.🙏
Thanks friend
Excellent video!
I really enjoyed this presentation , Very informative. Thank you.
Thanks Thomas 😊
This is so very awesome!!!
WOW alco diesel locos are end of era IR GOOD EXPLAINED
I love the chugging sounds of the alco locomotive and yes these are coming to an End
Man I learnd a lot of cool things here, INR has some very interesting and unique trains that I wish I could see some day but that will probablyu never happen (so the best I can do is watch youtube videos like this and see these cool trains moving around)
Excellent keep it up
Sir, Excellent compilation work , Very nicely done
Thanks Sriram
ALCo locomotives are now almost phased out from most major route. They will be always remembered since it was these locomotives which gave their service to the country during it's need.
You should do a video on the entire WAP series !!
Yes 😊
Good information about diesal locomotives.
Awesome information
I remember the New Delhi- Mumbai Rajdhani Express standing on PF5 on its arrival at Mumbai Central station with the Twin ICF Rajdhani Liveried Alco's and chugging in idle mode......
Alcos contibuted a significant growth of indian railways
Alcos happy retirement
Good informative video
Alco locomotive produce a lot of nostalgic feelings. We have in our country, Argentina. ALCo RSD 16 (Co Co, 251 B V12, 1950 hp, top speed= 160 km/ h, limited to a operational speed= 90 km/ h) and rsd 35(Co Co 251D 6 cil in line, 1300 hp)
Thanks for this info… always interested in ALCo heritage across the workd
Amazing video, fun fact - Electric locos started their mainline operations way before diesel locos, around 1928-29.......
Yes… Bombay and also suburban traffic of Chennai Beach to Tambaram…
Your videos are very informative. That 2d graphics are very nice. Myself grown seeing YDM s
They were the beautiful loco of all time IMHO due to its proportions in size with humans ❤❤❤❤
Yes indeed 😊
Wonderful 😍
Pushpak ❤️
WDM3A ❤️
And all alco ❤️
😊
Alco chugging & horn ....amazing !!
Great video. The ALCO's surely had a decent variety of horns. I will miss them when I go to India next time.
ALCO's are machines from the past in the USA. But, there are still some yard shunters and heritage railroad lines that use them.
The most common locomotive diesel locomotive type here are the GE AC44 for freights and GE P42 or EMD F59PHI for Passenger trains (although these are being replaced by the Siemens SC44 locomotives).
Electrification is sorely lacking in much of the USA. I hope the new infrastructure deal has a plan to electrify some key passenger rail lines outside the Northeast Corridor (California and Washington, I'm looking at you). The ACS64 could be used to its full potential.
You should visit India again and go to Rajkot, You will see many ALCos there
Very informative.
WDM3A & WDP3A are the best!
nice movie! I'm interested in Indian diesel locomotives, I can study about those with this movie.
:)
And i am addictively subscribed 🔥
Thanks 😊
Very well explained
We pride our diesel legends 😭
Yes, we will miss the diesels… but the electric successors are equally worthy
Amazing presentation
The interesting story here is that long after Alco went out of locomotive business in 1969 with the closure of its factory in Schenectady (NY), the line of locomotives was steadily improved in India and brought to the modern age. I just don't know why they (mostly) kept the high front hood that reduces visibility for the crew and requires two people to watch the track ahead. Besides the dual cab WDM3D mentioned there were a small number of low hood locomotives but I don't know whether they are still in regular service.
The low hood locos are used as experimental examples or for shunting duties. Mainline locos (except WDM2 Jumbos) do not have low hoods
@@TheTrainStory Right, I mean the WDM-2 Jumbos, apparently they weren't successful so mostly out of service now.
Very nice and memorable video Sir 🙏🏻
Thanks 😊
Alco chugging sound is very mesmerizing.EMd sound is just like Jet engine
Amazing video sir, very informative ,concise and precise , your speech is great however please install a pop filter on your microphone so that your video sounds seamlessly perfect.
Imagine that Alco had pushed the 251,instead of the 244,there would be,yet,Alco and Montreal engines in mainline services! Even now,there are several short lines,that roster Alco/Montreal engines! Never say die,and add the Pakistan Railway engines,you have quite a few diehards out there! The Long Island had a few 251's in operation,and a few of them survived! Thank you for your diligence! Thank you 😇! 😇
Well Done!
Thanks 😊
Very informative ❤
Thanks
Sir cam you make video on tgv and talgo 250 hybrid and 350 and avril
How her traction system work and electrical components
Even though I am an Indonesia, I hope some of those diesel locomotives still goes around your mainlines (long-distances, mid-distances, short-distances) or maybe just carry some commuterline or shunting...
There is a beautiful when there is diversity... Not everyone wants an electrification and not everyone wants a diesel/petrol powered vehicles...
Nice video👍🏽
Yes… WDM3A, D, WDP1, 3A are still on mainline duties at present time. Thanks for your appreciation…
@@TheTrainStory you are welcome... I frankly love the hybrid loco one because it could ran on overhead electricity if in the big cities and on diesel on the other application...
Diesel locos will be there for the purpose of shunting. They however will not be on mainlines within a year or so.
@@SandipanChakrabortySCF They may survive for a while on NFR and branch lines... Also on international links to Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan...
@@TheTrainStory Yes they are going to use diesel for rail link between neighbouring countries. But as for branch lines, if electrification isn't a priority, they are replacing conventional passengers with DEMU sets. It makes the running both easier and better. As for NFR, it will be electrified soon. Diesel locos will always remain there for shunting and for emergency purposes.
Excellent references well presented and informative 🙏🙏
Thanks…
Yaaaaaaaaaaaay🤩
I am a INDIAN RAILWAYS fan.Though IR are creating new trains like WAG-12 and Vande Bharat Express I feel they should use these Diesel and Alco Locos to save them from extinction in IR
The primary consideration for IR is efficiency and operational economy. The ALCo locomotives designed in the 1950s no longer fit this requirement. They will be gradually phased out and replaced with state of the art designs
Outstanding vdo .As you correctly pointed out the Alco has a proven service life of 25 to 35years..with the end of diesel traction in India the Alcos in service should not be scrapped but sold to neighbouring countries who still rely in diesel traction. India recently "gifted" 10 Alcos to Bangladesh..Pakistan has diesel traction and they had in 2004 requested India for lease of diesel locos.. the Indian government foolishly refused the offer..the Alcos are far better than the Chinese ZCU 30 which have to be scrapped after 5years in Pakistan.
ALCo have proven they are hardy through reliable service in some very difficult terrains across the world
@@TheTrainStory all the more reason they should NOT be scrapped..As Railways has decided to go for 100% electrification they should ensure that the ALCo's which are operational be allowed to complete their life in the service of such Railway systems that need them..I traveled some years back in the coach just behind an Alco WDM3 linked to the Dehradun Jan Shatabdi and I can truly say the sound of the ALCO its acceleration and horn was just magical .👍
WDM3D is the hero of the Indian railways,,,,apart from newly invented diesel locos and electric loco..... WDM3D is only one to work in any climatic conditions....,i want it to be operational like the lifeline of Indian railways.....
When did GOC announce the with drawl of WDP3A and why ? Are the WDPA3A's transferred to other sheds or being scrapped ?]
I not sure if they are being transferred to other sheds…
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No they kept for scraping in GOC Loco shed
Super 💐💐💐
Very well made video
Thanks 😊
good narration
I love Baldy locos
thnx sir.
Great video, very informative. The ALCo World Series DL500 (WDM1) versions are still operating today in Australia as the "44" class series (dual control cab and dynamic braking) with private freight companies, also heritage groups have preserved operating units. Australia still operating old DL531 ALCo's 950hp as 48 class, see my You Tube site for current video of them. Thank you and appreciate your video on ALCo, well done!
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Miss those NA v16s. Loved their chugging sound. Although they are still in service in a few locations.
NA? They are turbocharged.
Great video..lots of interesting info 👍🏼👍🏼
Only feedback would be to use a better mic for recording
Thanks Viv
Which brake was used for wdm1 loco?
Aww that diagram at 11:41 looks sooo cute!
Thanks 😊
Excellent video, we have one rail road that continues wit ALCO ( Genesee Valley ) I always wondered where they get parts to rebuild and maintain their all ALCO fleet. Is it possible IR supply's parts for ALCO 251's in other parts of the world? Or is there another source.
IR has exported ALCo based locomotives to other countries… so it is possible
In Vietnam we also have YDM4 locos from Varanasi works. They are painted in red or blue with white stripes.
beautiful and informative video. My fav is the ALCO and I find that the parent company in the US is closed.
Yes ALCo has closed down…
Alco's should also developed their locos in india. Where as EMD, Alstom are also developing. Alco have produced legendary locos, no doubt.