CRRC Ziyang SS3B

Built by CNR Dalian, Datong, Zhuzhou, Ziyang

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

8,640 kW

11,586 hp

Weight

276 t

608,475 lb

Length

42.83 m

140 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

2002–2009

353 units

Overview of the CRRC Ziyang SS3B

Discover the SS3B, a powerful electric locomotive designed for the China Railway Corporation.

Built between 2002 and 2009 by CNR Dalian, Datong, Zhuzhou, and Ziyang, this impressive machine boasts an output of 8640 kW and a top speed of 100 km/h.

With a length of 42.83 meters and weighing 276 tons, the SS3B is a true force on the rails.

Featuring 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems and a Co'Co'+Co'Co' wheel arrangement, this locomotive represents advanced railway engineering.

Explore the details of the SS3B, a significant piece of modern Chinese railway history.

CRRC Ziyang SS3B technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	SS3 韶山3
Built by	CNR Dalian, Datong, Zhuzhou, Ziyang · 2002–2009353 units
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	8,640 kW11,586 hp	11,586 hp
Electric systems	25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'+Co'Co'
Length	42.83 m140 ft 6 in	140 ft 6 in
Width	3.1 m10 ft 2 in	10 ft 2 in
Height	4.75 m15 ft 7 in	15 ft 7 in
Weight	276 t608,475 lb	608,475 lb
Axle load	23 t50,706 lb	50,706 lb