© trainspo.comEMD TRA S400
Built by EMD
Overview of the EMD TRA S400
Discover the TRA S400, an iconic diesel locomotive from the Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA). Built by EMD in 1969, it stands as a piece of standard gauge railway history.
With its robust design, this locomotive is capable of reaching a top speed of 75 km/h, ideal for operations on the TRA network.
Its dimensions of 12.08 meters in length, 2.97 meters in width, and 3.7 meters in height showcase its practical engineering for rail transport.
The TRA S400, with its 1067 mm gauge, has played an essential role in the development of transport infrastructure in Taiwan.
EMD TRA S400 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | EMD · 1969 | |
| Top speed | 75 km/h47 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Length | 12.08 m39 ft 8 in | |
| Width | 2.97 m9 ft 9 in | |
| Height | 3.7 m12 ft 2 in |
Operators of the EMD TRA S400
Railway companies that have operated the TRA S400, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Railway Administration | TRA S400 | Taiwan |
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