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Steam locomotive

Hitachi CR JF

Built by ALCo, CRRC Dalian, Hitachi, Kawasaki, CRRC Qingdao Sifang

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
1'D1' h2

Overview of the Hitachi CR JF

Discover the robust CR JF steam locomotive, a powerful 2-8-2 type engine renowned for its reliability and performance on the rails.

Built by a collaboration of esteemed manufacturers including ALCo, CRRC Dalian, Hitachi, Kawasaki, and CRRC Qingdao Sifang, this locomotive embodies a rich heritage of engineering excellence.

With a generous gauge of 1435 mm and a capable top speed of 80 km/h, the CR JF is a testament to classic railway technology, designed for effective service within China Railway Corporation.

Experience the enduring legacy of steam power with the impressive CR JF, a locomotive that continues to capture the imagination of rail enthusiasts worldwide.

Hitachi CR JF technical specifications

Value
Built byALCo, CRRC Dalian, Hitachi, Kawasaki, CRRC Qingdao Sifang
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1'D1' h2
Whyte notation2-8-2
Width3.08 m10 ft 1 in
Height4.78 m15 ft 8 in

Operators of the Hitachi CR JF

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

OperatorClassCountry
China Railway CorporationCR JFChina

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