ALCo CR JF

Built by ALCo, CRRC Dalian, Hitachi, Kawasaki, CRRC Qingdao Sifang

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

1'D1' h2

Overview of the ALCo CR JF

Discover the CR JF, a powerful 2-8-2 steam locomotive that played a significant role in China's railway history.

Built by renowned manufacturers such as ALCo, CRRC Dalian, Hitachi, Kawasaki, and CRRC Qingdao Sifang, the CR JF is a testament to robust engineering and design.

This impressive steam engine boasts a top speed of 80 km/h and operates on a standard gauge of 1435 mm, making it a versatile workhorse on the Chinese rail network under the China Railway Corporation.

With its distinctive 2-8-2 Whyte notation and UIC classification of 1'D1' h2, the CR JF is a classic example of early 20th-century locomotive technology, measuring 3.08 meters in width and 4.78 meters in height.

ALCo CR JF technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	ALCo, CRRC Dalian, Hitachi, Kawasaki, CRRC Qingdao Sifang
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'D1' h2
Whyte notation	2-8-2
Width	3.08 m10 ft 1 in	10 ft 1 in
Height	4.78 m15 ft 8 in	15 ft 8 in