Diesel
Locomotives Imported from Western Countries
There has been a long history for China importing locomotives. The first locomotive
was imported from England in mid 19th Century.
Class
Nationality/Builders
Description
ND4
French/Alsthom
Taken at Fengtai
near Beijing in 1999. Photo by Robin Gibbons.
ND4
French/Alsthom
General arrangement
for ND4.
ND5
American/General
Electric
This picture was
taken at Nanjing Station. ND5 is still widely used on Jing-hu Line (Bengbu
- Nanjing section) - April 2000. Photo by Rick Wong.
ND5
General Electric
ND5 of Dalian Depot. (7/2005
photoed at Shenyang Depot)
ND5
American/General
Electric
Dimension Plan
for ND5 series.
NY5
Germany/Henschel
General arrangement
for NY5.
NY6
Germany/Henschel
Diesel electric loco for hauling
trains of government leaders. ( 2004/7 photoed at Beijing Depot)
NY7
German/Henschel
Built in the 1970s
and only 20 engines were delivered to China. It was the most powerful diesel
- hydraulic engine at the time of construction. Still used for hauling VIP
services. Taken near Beijing Station in 1999 by Robin Gibbons.