Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam

Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam
Location
LocationRatlam, Madhya Pradesh
Coordinates23°20′27″N 75°03′04″E / 23.340758°N 75.050992°E / 23.340758; 75.050992
Characteristics
OwnerIndian Railways
OperatorWestern Railway
Depot codeRTM
TypeEngine shed
Rolling stockWDM-3A, WDG-3A, WDM-3D, WDS-6, WAP-4, WAG-5, WAG-7
History
Opened1 May 1967 (1967-05-01)

Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam is an engine shed located in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh in India. It is located north-east of Ratlam Junction falling under Ratlam railway division. The shed caters to the needs of freight as well as passenger trains. One of the three loco sheds in the Western Railway zone, this is the largest among them followed by Vatva, and Sabarmati.[1][2][3][4][5]

History

It was established on 1 May 1967 with capacity holding of 15 locomotives, but currently, it holds around 177 locomotives, WDM-2A, WDM-3A, Inferior Service WDM-2A and WDS-6 class. It received its first locomotive, a WDM-2, from New Katni Junction.

Livery and markings

Ratlam DLS has its own logo and stencils. It is written on loco's body side as well as front & back side.

Locomotives

Serial No. Locomotive Class Horsepower Quantity
1. WDM-3D 3300 11
2. WDG-3A 3100 31
3. WDS-6 1400 3
4. WAP-4 5350 10
5. WAG-5 3850 77
6. WAG-7 5350 68
Total Locomotives active as of December 2025[6][7][8] 200

See also

References

  1. ^ Sheds and Workshops
  2. ^ Sheeju Chandran. "Interactive Diagram of the WDM-2 Locomotive". Indian Railways Fan Club. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  3. ^ BRIEF HISTORY OF DIESEL SHED RATLAM
  4. ^ BRIEF HISTORY OF DIESEL SHED RATLAM
  5. ^ http://irfca.org/apps/locos/show/2611?page=2
  6. ^ "Railway Website Mechanical Department". Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  7. ^ "e-Locos".
  8. ^ "IRFCA".
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