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China Railways NJ2

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NJ2
NJ2-0074 and 0075
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderGE Transportation Systems
ModelC38AChe
Build date2006–2007
Total produced78
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICCo′Co′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Length20,853 mm (68 ft 5.0 in)
Width3,119 mm (10 ft 2.8 in)
Height4,765 mm (15 ft 7.6 in)
Axle load23 t (23 long tons; 25 short tons)
Loco weight138 t (136 long tons; 152 short tons)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel capacity9,000 L (2,400 US gal)
Water cap.925 L (244 US gal)
TransmissionElectric(AC—DC—AC)
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output3,800 kW (5,100 hp)
Career
OperatorsChina Railway
NumbersNJ20001-NJ20078
LocaleChina

The NJ2 is a diesel-electric locomotive used by China Railway in the People's Republic of China. Built in Erie, Pennsylvania, it is based on a standard GE Transportation Systems GE Dash 9-44CW and marketed as GE C38AChe.

It was specially customised for high altitude operation on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway route. It is used on the Qingzang Railway that connects Xining, Qinghai Province, to Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, in the People's Republic of China.

See also

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  • "ND5". Railways of China. 22 August 2004. Archived from the original on 2 August 2012.