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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.