© trainspo.comCRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles CR SY
Built by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles, Jinan, Sifang, Tangshan, Tongling
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles, Jinan, Sifang, Tangshan, Tongling · 1962–19991,820 units | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Power output | 1,103 kW1,479 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Length | 21.64 m71 ft 0 in | |
| Height | 4.79 m15 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 142 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| China Railway Corporation | CR SY | China |
| Private owners group | @private-cn SY | China |
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