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Electric locomotive

Daewoo Korail 8100

Built by Daewoo

Top speed

150 km/h

93 mph

Power output

5,200 kW

6,973 hp

Weight

88 t

194,007 lb

Length

19.58 m

64 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1998

2 units

Overview of the Daewoo Korail 8100

Discover the Korail 8100, a powerful electric locomotive engineered by Daewoo for the Korea Railroad Corporation.

This impressive machine belongs to the EuroSprinter family, specifically the ES64F series, and entered service in 1998.

Designed for demanding operations on South Korea's rail network, it boasts a top speed of 150 km/h and a formidable 5200 kW power output.

Featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a Bo'Bo' axle configuration, the Korail 8100 is built for efficiency.

Its robust dimensions include a length of 19.58 meters, a width of 3 meters, and a height of 3.86 meters, with a substantial weight of 88 tons.

This electric locomotive operates on 25 kV AC 50 Hz systems, making it a reliable workhorse for freight and passenger services.

Daewoo Korail 8100 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	ES64F
Family	EuroSprinter
Built by	Daewoo · 19982 units
Top speed	150 km/h93 mph	93 mph
Power output	5,200 kW6,973 hp	6,973 hp
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'
Length	19.58 m64 ft 3 in	64 ft 3 in
Width	3 m9 ft 10 in	9 ft 10 in
Height	3.86 m12 ft 8 in	12 ft 8 in
Weight	88 t194,007 lb	194,007 lb

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Operators of the Daewoo Korail 8100

Railway companies that have operated the Korail 8100, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Korea Railroad Corporation	Korail 8100	South Korea

Daewoo Korail 8100 photos

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