Chinese Rail SS4 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids SS4韶山4 |
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| Power type | Electric |
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| Builder | Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Works Dalian Locomotive & Rolling Stock Works Datong locomotive factory CSR Ziyang Locomotive Works |
| Model | SS4 |
| Build date | 1985—2010 |
| Total production | 158 (SS4) 1347 (SS4G) |
| UIC classification | Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 81⁄2 in) |
| Locomotive weight | 92 tonnes × 2 |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC Catenary |
| Current collection method | Pantograph |
| Transmission | AC—DC |
| Top speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
The SS4 (Chinese: 韶山4) is a kind of AC-powered electric locomotive used in China. It was built by Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Works in 1985 and is still produced as of 2010. It also has an updated version: SS4G (Chinese: 韶山4G/韶山4改').
Gallery
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SS4 0110 at Longhai Railway, near Xi'an
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SS4 at Yangpingguan
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SS4G 1015 in Luopoling, Beijing
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SS4G 6111
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SS4G 7185
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