© trainspo.comHitachi 8FA-36C
Built by Hitachi
Overview of the Hitachi 8FA-36C
Discover the powerful 8FA-36C diesel locomotive.
This robust diesel locomotive, model 8FA-36C, is a true workhorse on the rails.
Built by Hitachi in 1993, with an impressive build of 22 units, this locomotive is a reliable partner for the State Railway of Thailand.
With a top speed of 100 km/h and a width of 2.78 meters, this locomotive is designed for efficiency and power.
The 8FA-36C exemplifies modern train technology, ready to tackle any challenge.
Hitachi 8FA-36C technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Hitachi · 199322 units | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 19.9 m65 ft 3 in | |
| Width | 2.78 m9 ft 1 in | |
| Height | 3.87 m12 ft 8 in | |
| Weight | 90 t198,416 lb |
Operators of the Hitachi 8FA-36C
Railway companies that have operated the 8FA-36C, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| State Railway of Thailand | SRT HID | Thailand |
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