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CKD7C

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The CKD7C is a Co-Co diesel locomotive manufactured by the CNR Dalian.[1][2]

Overview

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On 3 November 2008, four diesel-electric locomotives were shipped to the DRC from China's Dalian port. They are 1,800 hp CKD7C models, manufactured by the China Northern Rail Corporation Limited (CNR). The company also offers a 1,000 hp model for the 1,067 mm gauge – the CKD5.

Specifications

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Technical specifications follow:

  • Track gauge: 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
  • Transmission: AC/DC
  • Wheel arrangement Co-Co
  • Axle load: 15.0t
  • Power rating 1,340 kW
  • Design speed: 100 km/h (62 mph)
  • Minimum curve negotiation radius: 80 m (260 ft)
  • Length over coupler centres: 16,400 mm (650 in)
  • Diesel engine model CAT3512
  • Application: Mixed traffic on main line

References

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  1. ^ "CHINESE LOCOS FOR DRC | Railways Africa". Archived from the original on 2012-09-08. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
  2. ^ "CRRC DALIAN CO., LTD". www.dloco.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-17.