China Railways HXD1C

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HXD1C
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Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderCSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive
CSR Ziyang Locomotive
CRRC Qishuyan
Build date2009-present
Total produced1207
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICCo'Co'
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Wheel diameter1.250 to 1.150 m (4 ft 1.2 in to 3 ft 9.3 in) (new/worn)
Axle load23 t (22.6 long tons; 25.4 short tons)
25 t (24.6 long tons; 27.6 short tons)
Adhesive weight100%
Loco weight138 t (136 long tons; 152 short tons)(axle load at 23t)
150 t (150 long tons; 170 short tons)(axle load at 25t)
Electric system/s25 kV 50 Hz AC Catenary
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Traction motorsSix 3-Phase AC Traction Motors
1,225 kW (1,643 hp) rating
TransmissionAC-DC-AC
Loco brakeregenerative and electro-pneumatic
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output7,200 kW (9,700 hp) (continuous)
Tractive effortstarting 520 kN (120,000 lbf)(axle load at 23t)
570 kN (130,000 lbf)(axle load at 25t)

The HXD1C和谐1C型电力机车) is an electric locomotive developed by CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd.. The design was revealed in 2009: a 7.2 MW power six axle, 150-tonne, Co'Co' locomotive.[1]

This type of locomotive can draft a 5000-5500t freight train at a gradient of not more than 12‰ of middle-east lines in China. It has high cost performance and distinct comprehensive environmental protection, energy-saving and economic benefits, and meanwhile, it is another main locomotive of Chinese railway transportation in future.[2] An Ethiopian variant has been built for Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway.

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Manufacturers[]

HXD1Cs have been manufactured by several companies:

  • Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Company Limited
  • Ziyang Locomotive Works
  • CRRC Qishuyan Locomotive Co., Ltd.

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