1st Chinese electric loco

En Early Chinese Electrically Powered Loco:




Technical Details:
Built: 1969 in P.R.C.
Serial Number: 008
Power: Electric
Type:
Shaoshan1 (SS1)
Axle: C0-C0
Length: 19.4 m
Max. Speed: 90 km/h





This loco was manufactured by Zhuzou Electric Locomotive Factory & Xingtan Locomotive Factory.

It is the first of a series that adopted the "Silicone Controlled Rectifier" technique.