Korail 8500

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Korail Class 8500
KORAIL EL8500.jpg
Korail Class 8500 in Daejeon Station
Type and origin
Power typeElectric, 25 kV AC
BuilderHyundai Rotem, Toshiba
Build date2012–2014
Total produced87
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICCo-Co[1]
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge[2]
Wheel diameter1,250 mm (4 ft 1 in)[3]
Length:
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 • Body3,876 mm (12 ft 8.6 in)[3]
Width3,120 mm (10 ft 3 in)[3]
Height4,450 mm (14 ft 7 in)[3]
Loco weight132 t[4]
Electric system/s25 kV AC 60 Hz[2]
Current pickup(s)EL-YP200S pantograph[5]
Loco brakeElectronically controlled, air, and regenerative[4]
Safety systemsATS, ATP(Ansaldo)
Performance figures
Maximum speed150 km/h (93 mph)[6]
Power output6,600 kW (8,900 hp)[6]
Tractive effort450 kN [6]
Career
OperatorsSouth Korea Korail
Class8500
Numbers8501–8587

The Korail Class 8500 is a South Korean electric locomotive operated by the Korean national railroad operator Korail.

References[]

  1. ^ Korail 2012, p. 5.
  2. ^ a b Korail 2012, p. 2.
  3. ^ a b c d e Korail 2012, p. 6.
  4. ^ a b Korail 2012, p. 4.
  5. ^ Korail 2012, p. 7.
  6. ^ a b c Korail 2012, p. 3.

Bibliography[]

  • Korail (March 2012). 8500호대 전기기관차 (Report) (in Korean). Korail. Retrieved August 26, 2021.

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