Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Historic NG Locomotive Displayed at Rani Kamalapati Station
An old train engine is going to be put on display at Rani Kamalapati Railway Station.
This engine, called Locomotive No 514 (ZDM5), used to run on narrow gauge train tracks.
It started its journeys in 1991 and was retired in 2019 after about 28 years of service.
The engine weighs 22 tons and is considered a piece of history.
The engine's final trip was in March 2023 and it was officially retired in April 2023.
The railway station is putting it on display to show people the history of trains.
The official unveiling will happen on August 15, which is Independence Day.
A retired narrow gauge (NG) engine will be displayed at Rani Kamalapati Railway Station.
The engine, Locomotive No 514 (ZDM5), is a heritage item weighing 22 tons.
It served for approximately 28 years, with its first journey in 1991 and retirement in 2019.
The engine's last run was on March 30, 2023, and it was officially retired on April 1, 2023.
The inauguration of the display is scheduled for Independence Day, August 15.
- Who
- Locomotive No 514 (ZDM5).
- What
- A retired narrow gauge engine is being put on display.
- When
- The engine will be inaugurated on August 15, Independence Day.
- Where
- Rani Kamalapati Railway Station.
- Why
- To preserve the technical heritage of Indian Railways and connect future generations to railway history.
- Engine Name
- Locomotive No 514 (ZDM5)
- Weight
- 22 tons
- First Journey
- June 3, 1991
- Retired
- April 1, 2019
- Last Run
- March 30, 2023
- Heritage Designation
- November 3, 2023
- Inauguration Date
- August 15