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China Railway SS3 and SS3B
China | 1978 | 1,763 produced
SS3B-5017 in August 2019 in Ganshuibei
SS3B-5017 in August 2019 in Ganshuibei
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SS3-6024 in November 2011
SS3-6024 in November 2011
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VariantSS3SS3B
General
Built1978-2009
ManufacturerDatong, Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Works, Ziyang
Axle configC-C C-C+C-C 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length70 ft 3 1/8 in136 ft 6 7/16 in
Rigid wheelbase14 ft 1 5/16 in
Service weight304,238 lbs608,475 lbs
Adhesive weight304,238 lbs608,475 lbs
Axle load50,706 lbs
Boiler
VariantSS3SS3B
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Power
Power sourceelectric - AC
Electric system25,000 V 50 Hz
Hourly power6,437 hp (4,800 kW)12,874 hp (9,600 kW)
Continuous power5,793 hp (4,320 kW)11,586 hp (8,640 kW)
Top speed62 mph
Starting effort105,660 lbf211,320 lbf
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last changed: 09 2023
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