A DF12 stopping at Zhaoqing
Station (Photoed by Henry Tang)
DF 12, DF 5 and DF 7 are shunting engines. DF 12 is
made by Ziyang Locomotive Work. There are three colours: Green (used at
Sanshui), Blue (used at Guangshen railway) and Red.(used at Guangzhou
Station). The number <12> is written at the front and is easy to
be distinguished.
The following are the technical information for DF12:
| Model |
DF 12 |
| Year of production |
1997 |
| Axle Arrangement |
Co-Co |
| Transmission Type |
AC-DC |
| Engine |
16V240ZJB |
| Nominal Power |
2650kW |
| Axle Weight |
23/25t |
| Weight |
138/150t |
| Rated Traction Effort |
324kN |
| Start Traction Effort |
435kN |
| Minimum Curve Negotiable |
100M |
| Rated Speed |
21.6km/h |
| Maximum Speed |
100km/h |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
6200L |
| Length |
19900mm |
| Width |
3256mm |
| Height |
4722mm |
| Distance between centre of couplers |
11100mm |
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DF 12 - 0003 shunting at Zhengzhou North
Station.(December 2002 photoed by Mr. Arthur Lau
at Zhengzhou North) |
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DF 12 - 0027 name plate and bogie. (Oct.
2002 photoed by Mr. Henry Tang at Zhaoqing) |
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DF 12 - 0028 and its driving cab. (Oct 2002
photed by Mr. Henry Tang at Yunfou) |
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