© trainspo.comCRRC Qingdao Sifang DFH5
Built by Sifang, Ziyang
Overview of the CRRC Qingdao Sifang DFH5
Explore the robust DFH5 diesel locomotive, a reliable workhorse built by Sifang and Ziyang between 1976 and 1988.
This powerful diesel locomotive, classified as a "Diesel loc" with a B'B' axle arrangement, proudly served the China Railway Corporation in China.
Boasting a power output of 790 kW and a tractive effort of 278 kN, the DFH5 achieves a top speed of 80 km/h, showcasing its operational capabilities and dependability.
Weighing 86 tons, its solid construction makes the DFH5 a notable and valued piece of railway rolling stock.
CRRC Qingdao Sifang DFH5 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Sifang, Ziyang · 1976–1988 | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Power output | 790 kW1,059 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 278 kN62,497 lbf | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'B' | |
| Weight | 86 t189,597 lb |
Operators of the CRRC Qingdao Sifang DFH5
Railway companies that have operated the DFH5, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| China Railway Corporation | CR DFH5 | China |
CRRC Qingdao Sifang DFH5 photos
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