WAP 2

The Indian locomotive class WAP 2 was a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that were rebuilt Mitsubishi WAM 2 locomotives imported from japan in 1960s for Indian Railways. A total of 4 WAP 2 locomotives were built by The Asansol Electric Locomotive shed somewhere around Early 1980s. They were in service for a Brief period of time The WAP 2 Was an Experimental Class that was meant to produce More powerful Electric Locomotives for Passenger service. On rare occasions, the WAP 2 also got to Haul the Howrah Rajdhani.

History:
The WAP 2 were Re geared versions of WAM 2 Locomotives Imported from Japan during 1960-64. Unlike Conventional WAM 2 units, WAP 2 had improved but essentially same Bogies that allowed them to reach much higher speeds. All units were Assigned to Asansol Shed and plied around Eastern Railway. They were some of the rare Locomotives that got to Haul the Prestigious Howrah Rajdhani during their Hay days.

Service:
Much of their Service Details are Unknown apart from Rail fan Anecdotes. They were Decommissioned and withdrawn from Mainline service in late 1980s.