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Indian Railways diesel locomotive WDG1 No. 17000. These were the first large series of mainline diesel locomotives in India, 100 units delivered 1957 to 1959 starting to replace steam traction. The Alco type DL500 (also exported to Argentina, Australia, Greece, Pakistan, Peru and Spain) was a variant of the American FA series but with three-axle bogies (Co'Co' wheel arrangement), 1454 kW, 104 km/h. Used for both freight and express trains, gradually went out of service during the 1990s. National Rail Museum, New Delhi, 2012-12-07. tobias b köhler

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Indian Railways diesel locomotive WDG1 No. 17000. On the rear end it has a gangway to a second locomotive or passenger train. National Rail Museum, New Delhi, 2012-12-07. tobias b köhler

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Indian Railways diesel locomotive WDG1 No. 17000. Looks a bit rusty with a few parts missing ... National Rail Museum, New Delhi, 2012-12-07. tobias b köhler

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Overview of the Rail Museum New Delhi with the Alco WDM1 17000 on the turntable, 2012-12-07. tobias b köhler