Indian_locomotive_class_WCP-1
The Indian locomotive class WCP-1 is a class of 1.5 kV DC electric locomotives that was developed in late 1920s by Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works (SLM) for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), Direct Current (C), Passenger traffic (P) engine, 1st generation (1). They entered service in 1930. A total of 22 WCP-1s were built in England between 1928 and 1929.
The WCP-1 served passenger trains for over 50 years. With the introduction of more modern types of locomotives and 25 kV AC electrification, all were withdrawn by early 1980s. Today only one locomotive is preserved with the remainder of the units scrapped.