China's Most Powerful Inner-Combustion LocomotivesChina's two most powerful inner-combustion locomotives have been manufactured by the DalianLocomotives and Trains Factory in northeast China's port city of Dalian. The two engines, each with a power of 3,820 kW, are for passenger and cargo transport. The driving facilities are jointly developed by the factory and a U.S. research institute. The highest speed of the locomotive for drawing passenger trains can reach 180 km per hour, while the engine for cargo transport can pull a maximum load of 5,000 tons. |
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