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Description: The Indian locomotive class WDP1 is a class of diesel-electric locomotive that was developed in 1995 by Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), Diesel (D), Passenger traffic (P) engine, 1st generation (1). They entered service in 1995. A total of 69 WDP-1 units were built at Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW), Varanasi between 1995 and 1999. The WDP1 served both passenger and freight trains for over 25 years. Despite the introduction of more modern types of locomotives like WDG-4 and electrification, a significant number are still in use, both in mainline and departmental duties. The WDP1 is a lower powered version of the WDM2. These locos have a 2300 hp powerpack, . The engine is a converted version of the Alco 251C model with a 12-cylinder engine and low overall weight with a max. speed of 140 km/h, Bo-Bo fabricated bogies loosely based on the Flexicoil models. They are still in service and are homed either at TKD & BZA to haul short commuter trains and shunting around the area. They look just like all other ALCOs and are easily identified by the laterally “sculpted” and baldie grille-less short hood. WDP1M is a rebuilt version with better powerpack and better cooling via a modified radiator. The biggest change is in the suspension. Rubber springs have been provided instead of coil springs, along with other changes to the suspension and axle components. These overaged locomotives are now lined up at Diesel Shed Alambagh, awaiting their fate for being scrapped. These won't be present here for long so I decided to give them a tribute from my side via this video..