China Railways SS9
| SS9 | |
|---|---|
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SS9 0042 | |
| Type and origin | |
| Power type | Electric |
| Builder | Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Works |
| Model | SS9 |
| Build date | 1998–2006 |
| Total produced | 214 (as of 2006) |
| Specifications | |
| UIC classification | Co′Co′ |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
| Length | 22,216 mm (72 ft 11 in) |
| Width | 3,100 mm (10 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 4,754 mm (15 ft 7 in) |
| Locomotive weight | 126 tonnes (124 long tons; 139 short tons) |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC Catenary |
| Current collection method | Pantograph |
| Performance figures | |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h (106 mph) |
| Power output |
5,400 kW (7,240 hp) maximum 4,800 kW (6,440 hp) continuous |
| Tractive effort |
286 kN (64,300 lbf) starting 169 kN (37,990 lbf) continuous at 99 km/h (62 mph) |
The SS9 is a type of electric locomotive used on China Railways. They are mainly used in pulling sub-highspeed passenger trains. Developed and built by CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Works, the SS9 was designed for the fifth national railway speedup, and 2 prototypes were completed on December 26, 1998.
Modified version
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A modified version of SS9, unofficially called SS9G, at Beijing Railway Station in 2014.
Zhuzhou built 43 first generation SS9's. Beginning in 2002, a modified version of the SS9 was designed and built, with a body shape similar to the Re 460 locomotive running on Switzerland's national railway, SBB.
Accident
Number SS9-0004 was scrapped and replaced by a new one due to a derailment accident which occurred on November 19, 2004.
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