The HXD2C is a 6 axle Co′Co′ freight locomotive which shares a similar exterior design with the HXD2B. The individually inverter controlled traction motors, body structure overall structural design also are the same as other members of the series;[1] with transformers from ABB.[2] The locomotive power is reduced to 7.2 MW (9,700 hp), suitable for trains of 5,000–6,000 tonnes (4,900–5,900 long tons; 5,500–6,600 short tons). The locomotive can be ballasted to give axle loads from 23 to 25 tonnes (22.6 to 24.6 long tons; 25.4 to 27.6 short tons).[1] The HXD2C locomotives are constructed by CNR Datong.[3]
220 units were ordered in 2010 at a cost of over 3 billion Yuan. In May 2010 the first locomotive was produced.[4][5] Locomotives are expected to be used on the Shijiazhuang–Taiyuan railway line, used for coal trains from Shanxi, with the first train running in December 2010.[3]
References
- 1 2 "HXD2C型大功率交流传动电力机车". www.chinacnr.com (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 4 October 2011. Retrieved 6 February 2011.
- ↑ "Traction transformers for rolling stock :Landmark projects" (PDF), www05.abb.com, ABB Group, 2010
- 1 2 "人民网:中国北车和谐2C型机车发力百年石太线". www.ce.cn (in Chinese). China Northern Locomotive & Rolling Stock Industry Group Corporation. 24 December 2010.
- ↑ "中国北车和谐2C型电力机车中标铁道部采购项目", business.sohu.com (in Chinese), 12 July 2010
- ↑ "中国北车"和谐2C型"电力机车中标铁道部采购项目", news.hexun.com (in Chinese), 12 July 2010, archived from the original on 1 May 2014, retrieved 17 February 2018