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The Indian Railways WP Class is a series of 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotives designed for broad-gauge express passenger service. Introduced around the time of India's independence in 1947, approximately 755 units were procured from multiple builders across North America and Europe. The class served as the standard passenger locomotive for the Indian railway system for decades. Several examples have been preserved in museums and on heritage railways across India.

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When was the Indian Railways WP Class introduced?

The WP Class was introduced around 1947 for broad-gauge express passenger service in newly independent India. It used a 4-6-2 Pacific wheel arrangement suited to fast passenger trains. [IRFCA](https://irfca.org/faq/faq-history4.html)

How many WP Class locomotives were built?

Approximately 755 WP locomotives were built between 1947 and 1967. The class became one of the most recognizable steam passenger designs on Indian Railways. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_locomotive_class_WP)

Which manufacturers built Indian Railways WP locomotives?

WP locomotives came from builders including Baldwin, Montreal Locomotive Works, Canadian Locomotive Company, Fablok, Floridsdorf, and Chittaranjan Locomotive Works. This mix reflects India's need to source large numbers of express engines from several countries and domestic factories. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_locomotive_class_WP)

Is an Indian Railways WP locomotive preserved in New Delhi?

Yes. WP Class prototype 7200, built by Baldwin in 1947, is preserved at the National Rail Museum in New Delhi. It is one of the clearest surviving examples of India's post-independence express steam era. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_locomotive_class_WP)

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