Daewoo Korail 8000

Built by Alsthom, Daewoo

Top speed

85 km/h

53 mph

Power output

3,900 kW

5,230 hp

Weight

132 t

291,010 lb

Length

20.73 m

68 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1972–1980

94 units

Overview of the Daewoo Korail 8000

Explore the Korail 8000 electric locomotive, a powerful machine built by Alsthom and Daewoo between 1972 and 1980.

This distinctive locomotive, part of the "Nez cassés" family, boasts a substantial power output of 3900 kW, making it a reliable workhorse for rail operations.

Weighing 132 tons and measuring 20.73 meters in length, the Korail 8000 operates on 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems, reaching a top speed of 85 km/h.

Having served both the Korean National Railroad and currently the Korea Railroad Corporation, the Korail 8000 is a testament to robust engineering and enduring performance on South Korean railways.

Daewoo Korail 8000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BB 15000 / BB 7200 / BB 22200
Family	Nez cassés
Built by	Alsthom, Daewoo · 1972–198094 units
Top speed	85 km/h53 mph	53 mph
Power output	3,900 kW5,230 hp	5,230 hp
Tractive effort	426 kN95,769 lbf	95,769 lbf
Electric systems	25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'Bo'
Length	20.73 m68 ft 0 in	68 ft 0 in
Width	3.06 m10 ft 0 in	10 ft 0 in
Height	4.46 m14 ft 8 in	14 ft 8 in
Weight	132 t291,010 lb	291,010 lb