Indian locomotive class XE

The Indian locomotive class XE (X Eagle) was a class of "Mikado" type steam locomotives used on broad-gauge lines in India.Hughes 1976, p. 17.Marshall 2009, pp. 36, 37, 62–67. The class had 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,

Working Class Number Location Built Zone Builders Build no Name YesXE22541Rewari Steam Shed1930NWVulcan Foundry3634Pavandut NoXE22531UP Cement Corporation NoXE22558UP Cement Corporation NoXE22577MP Electricity Board NoXE22580MP Electricity Board

See also

Indian Railways Locomotives of India

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