• Source: Indian locomotive class XE

    • The Indian locomotive class XE (X Eagle) was a class of 2-8-2 "Mikado" type steam locomotives used on 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge lines in India. The model was the largest of the "Pacific" class, with a 7 ft (2.1 m) diameter boiler.


    Variants


    AWE: Made by Baldwin Locomotive Works during and post World War II period when British manufacturers could not meet demand.


    Preservation


    However, there are only five XE's preserved around India, XE 3634 (22541) is restored to working order at Rewari, 22577, and 22580 are both preserved private at MP Electricity Board, XE's 22531 and 22558 are preserved privately by UP Cement Corporation,


    See also


    Rail transport in India § History
    Indian Railways
    Locomotives of India


    References




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