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Electric locomotive

NEVZ CR 8G

Built by NEVZ

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Weight

184 t

405,650 lb

Length

34.52 m

113 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1987–1990

100 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'

Overview of the NEVZ CR 8G

Explore the CR 8G, a powerful electric locomotive designed for the China Railway Corporation.

Classified as Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo', this robust engine operates on a 1435 mm gauge track, built for performance and reliability.

The CR 8G reaches a top speed of 100 km/h, ensuring efficient operations across its network.

With an impressive length of 34.52 meters and weighing 184 tons, it's a formidable machine built for demanding tasks.

Equipped with 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems, this locomotive guarantees powerful and efficient propulsion.

Built by NEVZ between 1987 and 1990, the CR 8G is part of the VL80 series, representing a significant advancement in Chinese locomotive technology.

NEVZ CR 8G technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	VL80
Built by	NEVZ · 1987–1990100 units
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
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'Bo'
Length	34.52 m113 ft 3 in	113 ft 3 in
Width	3.16 m10 ft 4 in	10 ft 4 in
Height	3.85 m12 ft 8 in	12 ft 8 in
Weight	184 t405,650 lb	405,650 lb
Axle load	23 t50,706 lb	50,706 lb

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Operators of the NEVZ CR 8G

Railway companies that have operated the CR 8G, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
China Railway Corporation	CR 8G	China

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