Diesel Loco Shed, Erode
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Diesel Loco Shed, Erode is an engine shed located on Erode–Chennimalai road in Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. Being closely located to Erode Junction Railway Station, the shed falls under Salem railway division of Southern Railway zone.
History
The shed was opened and became operationally active since September 1966, spreading over a total area of 59,000 m2 and covered area of 7,500 m2.
Operations
Being one of the four diesel engine sheds in Southern Railway under the territory of Salem railway division, various major and minor maintenance schedules of diesel locomotives are being carried out here. Apart from serving the parent division, the locos belonging to the shed also serves the unelectrified routes of Madurai railway division, in addition to locos from Golden Rock. To provide space for electric locomotives, all the EMDs (WDG-4 and WDP-4D), WDM-3A and WDG-3A were transferred to Golden Rock. Currently, no services are hauled by Erode diesels. As of November 2025, Diesel Loco Shed Erode only holds electric locomotives.
Livery and markings
Erode DLS has its own logo and stencils. It is written on loco's body side as well as front & back side.
Locomotives
| Serial No. | Locomotive Class | Horsepower | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | WAP-1 | 3800 | 19 |
| 2. | WAP-4 | 5050 | 71 |
| 3. | WAG-5 | 3850 | 51 |
| 4. | WAG-7 | 5350 | 28 |
| Total locomotives active as of April 2026 | 169 |