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China Railway SS8
The SS8 is an electric express locomotive that was developed based on the two prototypes of the SS5. Like the SS5, it has four axles and 3,600 kW, and the regular top speed has been increased from 140 to 170 km/h. The...
General
| Property | China Railway SS8Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1994-2001 |
| Manufacturers | Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Works |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | China Railway SS8Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.52 m |
| Service weight | 88 t |
| Adhesive weight | 88 t |
| Axle load | 22 t |
Power
| Property | China Railway SS8Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 25.000 V 50 Hz |
| Continuous power | 3,600 kW (4,895 PS) |
| Top speed | 170 km/h |
| Starting effort | 210.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | China Railway SS8Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.11 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 40.9 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
