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Built between 1964 and last built in 1971. This Qishuyan
built locomotive was used for shunting activities. In early 80s before
electrification on KCR East Rail, according to unofficial information
source, KCR paid HK$3000 a day to hire a DF2 during 4/1981- 4/1982.
| Model |
DF 2 |
| Axle Arrangement |
Co-Co |
| Transmission Type |
DC-DC |
| Engine |
6L207E |
| Nominal Power |
650kW |
| Axle Weight |
18.8t |
| Weight |
126t |
| Rated Traction Effort |
203 kN |
| Start Traction Effort |
300 kN |
| Minimum Curve Negotiable |
80 m |
| Maximum Speed |
95.3 km/h |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
4000L |
| Length |
16340 mm |
| Width |
3374 mm |
| Height |
4607 mm |
QJ1271 and DF2 3319 at Jie Shou Shi,
Anhui Province - December 1998. Photo by Rick Wong.
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General Arrangement for DF2. |
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Inside driving cab of DF2 3319 -
Dec. 1998. Photo by Rick Wong. |
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Northbound DF2 working on KCR East
rail between Sheung Shui and Fanling during the early 80s - Photo
by Gary To. |
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Southbound DF2 cross
a diesel passenger on KCR East rail during the early 80s at Yau Yat
Tsuen, south of Kowloon Tong- Photo by Gary To. |
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DF2 stopping at Qishuyan Locomotive Works. (Photo by
Henry Tang at July, 2000) |
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