© trainspo.comCRRC Dalian SS3B
Built by CNR Dalian, Datong, Zhuzhou, Ziyang
Overview of the CRRC Dalian SS3B
Discover the powerful SS3B electric locomotive, a true workhorse of the China Railway Corporation.
Built between 2002 and 2009 by CNR facilities, this impressive locomotive represents advanced Chinese railway engineering, boasting a robust design and impressive capabilities.
With a top speed of 100 km/h and an immense power output of 8640 kW, the SS3B is engineered for demanding rail operations, handling heavy freight and passenger services with ease.
Its substantial 276-tonne weight and 1435 mm gauge ensure stability and performance on extensive routes across China.
Operating on a 25 kV AC 50 Hz electrical system, this 42.83-meter-long locomotive is a testament to efficiency and reliability in modern rail transport.
CRRC Dalian SS3B technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | SS3 韶山3 | |
| Built by | CNR Dalian, Datong, Zhuzhou, Ziyang · 2002–2009353 units | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 8,640 kW11,586 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co'+Co'Co' | |
| Length | 42.83 m140 ft 6 in | |
| Width | 3.1 m10 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 4.75 m15 ft 7 in | |
| Weight | 276 t608,475 lb | |
| Axle load | 23 t50,706 lb |
Operators of the CRRC Dalian SS3B
Railway companies that have operated the SS3B, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| China Railway Corporation | CR SS3B | China |
CRRC Dalian SS3B photos
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