China Railways HXD3

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HXD3 和谐3型电力机车
People's Republic of China

The HXD3 (

.

The locomotive is designed for hauling 5,000t freight trains on main lines. It was jointly developed by CNR Dalian Locomotives and Toshiba.

The first prototype (SSJ3-0001) was rolled out from Dalian and underwent testing on the loop track of Beijing CARS in 2004.

Dalian commenced mass production of the locomotive in 2004 with an order of 60 pieces by the

(MOR). The first mass-produced locomotive was rolled out in 2006. MOR later increased the order from 60 to 240, than to 640, and finally to 1040 locomotives.

Most locomotives were allocated on

on freight schedules.

Gallery

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  HXD3-0001
• 
  HXD3-0484 in Hengshui Railway Station
• 
  HXD3-0480

External links

• HXD3 Electric Locomotive (CRRC　Dalian)
• Spec Sheet; French
• Locomotive and Container Car System Supporting Modern Distribution and Transportation (in Japanese)