© trainspo.comCRRC Qishuyan SDA3
Built by CRRC Qishuyan
Overview of the CRRC Qishuyan SDA3
Discover the powerful SDA3 diesel locomotive, an impressive feat of engineering from CRRC Qishuyan.
This robust locomotive, weighing 120 tons with an impressive axle load of 20 tons, is designed for heavy-duty tasks.
With a top speed of 100 km/h and a tractive effort of 460 kN, the SDA3 is perfectly suited for the railways in Thailand, where the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) proudly operates it.
Equipped with a potent Caterpillar C175-16 engine delivering 2380 kW, this locomotive stands out with its Co'Co' axle arrangement and a 1000 mm gauge.
Experience the reliability and performance of the SDA3.
CRRC Qishuyan SDA3 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | CRRC Qishuyan | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 2,380 kW3,192 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 460 kN103,412 lbf | |
| Prime mover | Caterpillar C175-16 | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Weight | 120 t264,554 lb | |
| Axle load | 20 t44,092 lb |
Operators of the CRRC Qishuyan SDA3
Railway companies that have operated the SDA3, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| State Railway of Thailand | SRT SDA3 | Thailand |
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