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"3A" means the locomotive's power is 3,100 hp ('3' stands for 3000 hp, 'A' denotes
100 hp more)
Or, in "WAP 5":
"W" means broad gauge
"A" mean AC electric traction motive power
"P" means suitable for Passenger service
"5" denotes that this locomotive is chronologically the fifth electric locomotive
model used by the railways for passenger service.