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Steam locomotive

CRRC Beijing CR JS

Built by Datong, Dalian, CRRC Beijing, Qishuyan

Top speed
85 km/h
53 mph
Weight
173 t
381,399 lb
Length
23.3 m
76 ft 5 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1957–1988
1,916 units
Axle arrangement
1'D1' h2

Overview of the CRRC Beijing CR JS

Discover the powerful CR JS steam locomotive, a classic 2-8-2 design that dominated Chinese railways.

Built by renowned manufacturers like Datong and Qishuyan between 1957 and 1988, this impressive machine features a robust 1435mm gauge and a substantial weight of 173 tonnes.

With a top speed of 85 km/h, the CR JS was a workhorse, serving both private owners and the China Railway Corporation.

Its impressive length of 23.3 meters and iconic Whyte notation of 2-8-2 make it a significant piece of railway history.

CRRC Beijing CR JS technical specifications

Value
Built byDatong, Dalian, CRRC Beijing, Qishuyan · 1957–19881,916 units
Top speed85 km/h53 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1'D1' h2
Whyte notation2-8-2
Length23.3 m76 ft 5 in
Weight173 t381,399 lb
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Operators of the CRRC Beijing CR JS

Railway companies that have operated the CR JS, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
China Railway CorporationCR JSChina
Private owners group@private-cn JSChina

CRRC Beijing CR JS photos

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