| HXN5 | |
|---|---|
| Power type | Diesel-electric |
| Builder | GE CSR Qishuyan Locomotive and Rolling Stock Works |
| Model | HXN5 |
| Build date | 2008- |
| Total produced | 300 |
| AAR wheel arr. | C-C |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 22295 mm |
| Width | 3119 mm |
| Height | 4775 mm |
| Axle load | 25 t |
| Locomotive weight | 150 t |
| Engine type | GEVO16 |
| Cylinders | 16 |
| Cylinder size | 250 x320 mm |
| Transmission | electric （AC—DC—AC） |
| Top speed | 120 km/h |
| Power output | 6250 horsepower (4664 kW) |
| Tractive effort | 620 kN starting 565 kN continuous |
| Locomotive brakes | straight air and dynamic |
| Locale | People's Republic of China |
The GE ES59ACi, also known as the HXN5 or China Mainline Locomotive, is a type of diesel locomotive built by GE Transportation Systems and Qishuyan Locomotive and Rolling Stock Works for use on freight trains from Harbin to Qiqihar and Mudanjiang in the People's Republic of China.[1]
In October 2005, China Railways ordered 300 ES59ACi Evolution Series locomotives from GE Transportation Systems and Qishuyan Locomotive and Rolling Stock Works for delivery in 2008-2009.[2] Two have been built at Erie, Pennsylvania in 2008; the rest was assembled by Qishuyan at Changzhou in 2008-2010. The first Chinese made loco was unveiled on 25 November 2008.[1]
The locomotive is equipped with a GE GEVO-16 engine, with an output of 6,250 horsepower.
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