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China Railway 8K
Another type of electric locomotives imported from abroad in the 1980s was the 8K, supplied by Alstom. The reason for ordering a heavy goods train locomotive was the lack of capacity to haul large quantities of coal, ...
General
| Property | China Railway 8KRemove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1987-1989 |
| Manufacturers | Alstom, Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Works |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B+B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | China Railway 8KRemove |
|---|---|
| Length | 36.23 m |
| Service weight | 184 t |
| Adhesive weight | 184 t |
| Axle load | 23 t |
Power
| Property | China Railway 8KRemove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 25.000 V 50 Hz |
| Continuous power | 6,400 kW (8,702 PS) |
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
| Starting effort | 628.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | China Railway 8KRemove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 2.87 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 34.8 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
