CRRC Tangshan CR SY

Built by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles, Jinan, Sifang, Tangshan, Tongling

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Power output

1,103 kW

1,479 hp

Weight

142 t

313,056 lb

Length

21.64 m

71 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1962–1999

1,820 units

Overview of the CRRC Tangshan CR SY

Discover the CR SY steam locomotive, a powerful piece of Chinese railway history.

Built between 1962 and 1999 by renowned manufacturers like CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles, this locomotive was operated by China Railway Corporation and is also found with private owners.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and an impressive length of 21.64 meters, the CR SY is a striking sight on the rails.

This steam locomotive, featuring a 1435 mm gauge and weighing 142 tons, represents the technological advancements of its era.

The CR SY is not only a testament to the past but also a symbol of Chinese railway development.

CRRC Tangshan CR SY technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles, Jinan, Sifang, Tangshan, Tongling · 1962–19991,820 units
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Power output	1,103 kW1,479 hp	1,479 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Length	21.64 m71 ft 0 in	71 ft 0 in
Height	4.79 m15 ft 9 in	15 ft 9 in
Weight	142 t313,056 lb	313,056 lb