Beijing (locomotive)

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BJ 北京
BJ 北京
BJ3248 in Nanpiao, Liaoning
Power type Diesel-hydraulic
Model Standard
Build date 1971 - 1991
Total production 350+
AAR wheel arr. B-B
Gauge 4ft 8.4 in
Transmission hydraulic
Power output 1,990 kW
Tractive effort 227/163 kN
Locale Peoples Republic of China

Beijing, mostly referred to as BJ, is a diesel locomotive used in the People's Republic of China. It is named after the capital city of China, Beijing.

BJ were made in two different versions, a standard version and a kou'an (port) version.