CRRC Datong CR QJ

Built by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles, Datong, Dalian, Mudanjiang, Shenyang, Tangshan

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Power output

2,670 kW

3,581 hp

Weight

133 t

293,214 lb

Years built

1956–1988

Axle arrangement

1'E1' h2

Overview of the CRRC Datong CR QJ

Discover the CR QJ steam locomotive, a true giant of Chinese railways.

Built between 1956 and 1988 by various renowned manufacturers, including CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles, this impressive machine played a crucial role in freight transport for the China Railway Corporation.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and significant power output, the CR QJ is characterized by its 2-10-2 Whyte notation, corresponding to 1'E1' h2 for UIC axles.

Its substantial weight of 133 tons and a power of 2670 kW underscore its strength and operational capabilities, making it an icon of railway engineering.

This steam locomotive represents a piece of railway history, a symbol of an era of development and power on the tracks.

CRRC Datong CR QJ technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles, Datong, Dalian, Mudanjiang, Shenyang, Tangshan · 1956–1988
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Power output	2,670 kW3,581 hp	3,581 hp
UIC axle arrangement	1'E1' h2
Whyte notation	2-10-2
Weight	133 t293,214 lb	293,214 lb