China Railways SS3

SS3
韶山3
SS3-6088, Luopoling Railway Station, Beijing, September 2011.
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderDatong Electric Locomotive Works
Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Works
Ziyang Locomotive Works
ModelSS3
Build date1978-2006
Total produced1410
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICCo′Co′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Wheelbase4,300 mm (14 ft 1 in)
Length20,200 mm (66 ft 3 in) (between coupler centers)
Width3,100 mm (10 ft 2 in)
Height4,700 mm (15 ft 5 in) ± 50 mm (2.0 in)
Axle load23 t (22.6 long tons; 25.4 short tons)
Electric system/s25 kV AC Catenary
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
TransmissionAC - DC
Performance figures
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Power output4,320 kW (5,790 hp)
Tractive effort470 kN (110,000 lbf) (starting)
317.8 kN (71,400 lbf) (continuous)

The Shaoshan 3 (Chinese: 韶山3) is a type of electric locomotive used on the People's Republic of China's national railway system. This locomotive was the third Chinese electric main line locomotive, built by the Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Works. The power supply was industrial-frequency single-phase AC, and the axle arrangement Co-Co.

Manufacturers

SS3s have been manufactured by several companies:

Preservation

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