China Railways 8K
| Industry | Rail transport manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Electric locomotives |
The 8K locomotive, an electric model constructed in France, is utilized within China's freight transportation sector. Developed and produced mainly by Alstom, its design draws inspiration from the SNCF Class BB 15000. It employs a Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′ wheel configuration, effectively merging two four-axle units to boost its capacity for heavy freight tasks. Between 1987 and 1989, a total of 150 units were built to support China Railway's freight services.
Preservation
- 8K-001: maintained at Fengtai Locomotive Depot under the Beijing Railway Bureau
- 8K-008: housed at the China Railway Museum
- 8K-065: kept at Tianjin Railway Vocational Technical College
- 8K-091: stationed at Taiyuan Locomotive Depot within the Taiyuan Railway Bureau