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CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles CR SY

Built by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles, Jinan, Sifang, Tangshan, Tongling

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Power output
1,103 kW
1,479 hp
Weight
142 t
313,056 lb
Length
21.64 m
71 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1962–1999
1,820 units

Overview of the CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles CR SY

Discover the CR SY, an iconic steam locomotive.

The CR SY, also known as the 'China Railway SY', is a powerful steam locomotive built between 1962 and 1999.

With an impressive length of 21.64 meters and a weight of 142 tons, this locomotive is a true powerhouse on the rails.

The CR SY reaches a top speed of 80 km/h and boasts a power output of 1103 kW.

This locomotive is appreciated worldwide and is used by both the China Railway Corporation and private owners in China.

Explore the majestic appearance and robust performance of the CR SY, a masterpiece of railway engineering.

CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles CR SY technical specifications

Value
Built byCRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles, Jinan, Sifang, Tangshan, Tongling · 1962–19991,820 units
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Power output1,103 kW1,479 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Length21.64 m71 ft 0 in
Height4.79 m15 ft 9 in
Weight142 t313,056 lb

Operators of the CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles CR SY

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

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

CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles CR SY photos

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