China Railway HXN3

The China Railway HXN3 (EMD classification JT56ACe) is a 6000 horsepower (4.5 MW) diesel-electric locomotive designed by Electro-Motive Diesel in the United States for export to China. All JT56ACe locomotives use AC traction motor technology and use the EMD H-Engine as their prime mover. The locomotives are capable of meeting the EPA's Tier 2 emissions regulations.[1]

HXN3
JT56ACe
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderEMD (USA), Dalian Locomotive Works
ModelJT56ACe
Build date2008－2009
Total produced334
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICCo'Co'
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Wheel diameter1,050 mm (41.3 in)
Minimum curve250 m (12 ch)
Axle load25 t (24.6 long tons; 27.6 short tons)
Loco weight150 t (147.6 long tons; 165.3 short tons)
Prime moverEMD H-Engine 16-265H
Engine typeFour-stroke diesel
CylindersV16
TransmissionElectric（AC—DC—AC）
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output6,300 hp (4,700 kW)
5,550 hp (4,140 kW) @ wheel
Tractive effort620 kN (140,000 lbf) (starting)
598 kN (134,000 lbf)@24 km/h (15 mph) (continuous)
Career
OperatorsChina Railway
NumbersHXN30001-HXN30300
HXN30301-HXN30330
HXN37001-HXN37004
LocaleChina

In September 2005, the People's Republic of China announced an order for 300 JT56ACe locomotives. The locomotives were jointly manufactured by EMD and China's own Dalian Locomotive Works.[1] They are dual cab locomotives.

Number 0301 - 0330 are single cab locomotives. They are coupled back to back and used on Tibet line.

Number 7001 - 7004 are delivered to Shenhua Mining Group.

The locomotive has been deployed to Qinghai–Tibet railway in 2018.[2]

See also

References
  1. Electro-Motive Diesel: JT56ACe for China Ministry of Railways Archived 2007-08-17 at the Wayback Machine
  2. 国产机车承担青藏铁路格拉线牵引任务，此前均由美国机车完成
  • "JT56ACe for China Ministry of Railways". www.emdiesels.com. ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIESEL, INC. Archived from the original on 20 April 2009. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
  • CNR Corp. Spec Page
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