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Chinese diesel-electric locomotive class
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NJ2
NJ2-0074 and 0075
Type and origin
Power type
Diesel-electric
Builder
GE Transportation Systems
Model
C38AChe
Build date
2006–2007
Total produced
78
Specifications
Configuration:
• UIC
Co′Co′
Gauge
1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Length
20,853 mm (68 ft 5.0 in)
Width
3,119 mm (10 ft 2.8 in)
Height
4,765 mm (15 ft 7.6 in)
Axle load
23 t (23 long tons; 25 short tons)
Loco weight
138 t (136 long tons; 152 short tons)
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel capacity
9,000 L (2,400 US gal)
Water cap.
925 L (244 US gal)
Transmission
Electric(AC—DC—AC)
Performance figures
Maximum speed
120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output
3,800 kW (5,100 hp)
Career
Operators
China Railway
Numbers
NJ20001-NJ20078
Locale
China
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