The world's most powerful narrow-gauge AC transmission diesel locomotive comes online, and China exports it to Sierra Leone for the first time

According to news from this site on May 13, China exported the world’s most powerful narrow-gauge AC transmission diesel locomotive to Sierra Leone for the first time. It was successfully put into operation in Tangkulili, Sierra Leone recently. This batch of locomotives is owned by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation. CRRC Ziyang Company customized and built it based on African narrow gauge railways.

According to the official introduction, This is the first time in the world that a diesel locomotive uses a middle corridor layout and independent ventilation technology. This design not only optimizes the internal space layout, but also improves the convenience of operation and maintenance.

This batch of locomotives adopts AC transmission technology and is equipped with a domestic medium-speed diesel engine with a power of 3680 kilowatts. It can achieve a dual engine weight of 10,000 tons. Load traction, multi-system integration technology improves the safety and reliability of the vehicle.

This batch of locomotives will serve the New Tangkerili Iron Mine in Sierra Leone (Note from this site: the world's largest single magnet ore mine) to improve local ore transportation efficiency and the overall level of railway transportation.

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