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The '''SS7''' (Chinese: 韶山7) is a type of [[electric locomotive]] used on the [[People's Republic of China]]'s national railway system. They are widely used on electrified lines in the southwest part of China.
The '''Shaoshan 7''' (Chinese: 韶山7) is a type of [[electric locomotive]] used on the [[People's Republic of China]]'s national railway system. They are widely used on electrified lines in the southwest part of China.


==Design==
==Design==

Revision as of 18:24, 4 October 2015

SS7
SS7 electric locomotive
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderDatong Electric Locomotive Works
ModelSS7
Build date1992-2007
Total produced113
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICBo'Bo'Bo'
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Wheelbase17,080 mm (56 ft 0 in)
Length22,016 mm (72 ft 2.8 in) (between coupler centers)
Width3,105 mm (10 ft 2.2 in)
Height4,700 mm (15 ft 5 in) ± 30 mm (1.2 in)
Axle load23 t (22.6 long tons; 25.4 short tons)
Electric system/s25 kV AC Catenary
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
TransmissionAC - DC
Performance figures
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Power output4,800 kW (6,400 hp)
Tractive effort485 kN (109,000 lbf) (starting)
351 kN (79,000 lbf) (continuous)

The Shaoshan 7 (Chinese: 韶山7) is a type of electric locomotive used on the People's Republic of China's national railway system. They are widely used on electrified lines in the southwest part of China.

Design

The design of SS7 was influenced by the 6K, an electric locomotive model imported from Japan.

Derivatives

Derivatives of SS7 include SS7B, SS7C, SS7D and SS7E.

References