CR series SS8
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| Number: | 245 |
| Manufacturer: | CSR Zhuzhou |
| Year of construction (s): | 1994-2001 |
| Axis formula : | Bo'Bo ' |
| Gauge : | 1435 mm ( standard gauge ) |
| Length over coupling: | 17,516 mm |
| Width: | 3,100 mm |
| Trunnion Distance: | 9,000 mm |
| Bogie axle base: | 2,900 mm |
| Wheel set mass : | 22 t |
| Top speed: | 170 km / h |
| Continuous output : | 3,600 kW |
| Power system : | 25 kV 50 Hz |
| Power transmission: | Overhead line |
The CR series SS8 ( Chinese 韶山 8 , Pinyin Shaoshan 8 ) are AC electric locomotives of the Chinese state railways with the wheel arrangement Bo'Bo ', which are intended for use in front of passenger trains . The output of the SS8 is 3600 kW. The series is based on the previous model SS5 . The locomotives were developed and built by the CSR plant in Zhuzhou . On June 24, 1998, a class SS8 locomotive broke the Chinese speed record by reaching a top speed of 240 km / h on a test track between Xuchang and Xiaoshangqiao. The locomotive used had the construction number 0001.
Web links
Commons : China Railways SS8 - Collection of Pictures, Videos and Audio Files
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d Presentation on the manufacturer's website , accessed on April 1, 2020 (English)