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Electric Loco Shed, Erode

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Electric Loco Shed, Erode is one of the premiere engine sheds located in Erode in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located along the Jolarpettai–Coimbatore line, about 1 km to the east of Erode Junction, under the administrative control of Salem railway division of Southern Railway zone.[1]

Route haul map of Erode Electric Loco shed

LocationErode, Tamil Nadu
Coordinates11°21′00″N 77°44′00″E
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Electric Loco Shed, Erode
Erode based Porna Chicken advertised WAP-7 hauling Kerala Express.
Electric Loco Shed, Erode is located in Tamil Nadu
Electric Loco Shed, Erode
Location within Tamil Nadu
Location
LocationErode, Tamil Nadu
Coordinates11°21′00″N 77°44′00″E
Characteristics
OwnerIndian Railways
OperatorSouthern Railway zone
Depot codeED
TypeEngine shed
Roads6
Rolling stockWAP-5
WAP-7
WAG-7
WAG-9
History
Opened1998; 28 years ago (1998)
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Locomotives

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Serial No. Locomotive Class Horsepower Quantity
1. WAP-5 6120 10
2. WAP-7 6350 110
3. WAG-7 5350 94
4. WAG-9 6120 41
Total locomotives active as of August 2026[2]255
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Livery and markings

AJJ, ED, RPM shed locos with 75th Republic Day livery

Erode Loco Shed operates locomotives in various special liveries

Erode based WAP-7 #37304 in Porna Chicken advertisement


Erode ELS has its own logo and stencils. It is written on loco's body side as well as front & back side.

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