Chinese Rail DF4B facts for kids

Quick facts for kids DF4B 东风4B
DF4B locomotives
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Build date 1984 - 2012
Specifications Configuration: ​  • AAR Co-Co Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) Length 21,100 mm (69 ft 3 in) Width 3,309 mm (10 ft 10.3 in) Height 4,500 mm (14 ft 9 in) Loco weight 138 tonnes Prime mover 16V240ZJB Transmission electric (AC-DC)
Performance figures Power output 2,650 kW (3,550 hp) Tractive effort Passenger: 327.500 kN (73,625 lbf) starting, 243.000 kN (54,629 lbf) continuous Freight: 435.000 kN (97,792 lbf) starting, 324.000 kN (72,838 lbf) continuous
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The DF4B (which means "East Wind 4B" in Chinese) is a very important type of diesel locomotive used in China. It's like a powerful train engine that runs on diesel fuel and electricity. These locomotives were first built in 1984 and continued to be made until 2012.

The DF4B is super common in China. You can see it pulling both passenger trains, carrying people, and freight trains, moving goods across the country. It's known for being strong and reliable.

What Are Its Nicknames?

The DF4B has some cool nicknames! People sometimes call it "Armed Police".

The freight version, which pulls cargo, is often called "Watermelon" because of its green and yellow colors. The passenger version, which carries people, is known as "Orange" due to its bright orange paint.

Who Built These Locomotives?

Many different companies helped build the DF4B locomotives over the years. Some of the main manufacturers include:

• Dalian Locomotive & Rolling Stock Works
• CSR Sifang Locomotive and Rolling Stock Co., Ltd.
• CSR Ziyang Locomotive Works
• Datong Locomotive Factory

Gallery

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  DF4B 1743

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  DF4B 2319

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  DF4B 6014

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  DF4B 9096 in Shangling

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  DF4B 9432 7620 at Jinhua

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  DF4B 1757 in Beijing