© trainspo.comCRRC Qishuyan CR JS
Built by Datong, Dalian, CRRC Beijing, Qishuyan
Overview of the CRRC Qishuyan CR JS
Discover the powerful CR JS steam locomotive, a true icon of Chinese railway history.
Built between 1957 and 1988 by leading manufacturers like Datong and CRRC Beijing, this 2-8-2 Whyte notation engine boasts a top speed of 85 km/h.
With a substantial weight of 173 tons and a length of 23.3 meters, the CR JS is a formidable machine, featuring a 1435 mm standard gauge.
Experience the heritage of these magnificent locomotives, which have served both private owners groups and the China Railway Corporation.
These impressive steam engines represent a significant era of rail transport in China.
CRRC Qishuyan CR JS technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Datong, Dalian, CRRC Beijing, Qishuyan · 1957–19881,916 units | |
| Top speed | 85 km/h53 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 1'D1' h2 | |
| Whyte notation | 2-8-2 | |
| Length | 23.3 m76 ft 5 in | |
| Weight | 173 t381,399 lb |
Operators of the CRRC Qishuyan CR JS
Railway companies that have operated the CR JS, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| China Railway Corporation | CR JS | China |
| Private owners group | @private-cn JS | China |
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