SS4 (Shao Shan 4) Electric Locomotives

 

 

Developed in 1985, this double-loco has a power of 6400kW, a maximum speed of 100km/h, ceased production in 1993 and a total of 158 units were produced. Bo-Bo arrangement and has an axle weight of 23t. Produced by Zhuzhou and Datong Works.

 

Axle arrangment:  2x(Bo-Bo)
Continuous Power:  6400kW
Max./Min. Voltage: 29kV/19kV
Axle Weight: 23t
Weight: 2x92t
Rated Traction Effort: 437kN
Start Traction Effort: 628kN
Min. Curve Negotiable: 125m
Max Speed: 100km/h
Length:(between two end coupler centres) 2x16 416mm 
Height:(when pantograph down) 4 680mm
Width: 3 100mm

SS4 Prototype locomotive

ss4layout.jpg (96847 個位元組) SS4-0001 is located at Baoji Depot. (12/2003 photod by Henry Tang)

The bogie of SS4-0001 is different from other SS4.

 
Dsc00597.jpg (85120 個位元組) Another SS4 prototype locomotive.
Dsc00598.jpg (90179 個位元組) Nameplate

 

SS4G (Modified Type)

ss4layout.jpg (96847 個位元組) General Arrangement for SS4.

Southbound heavy freight SS4 0308 passing Wuchang Station - November 1998. Photo by Rick Wong.

Dsc00597.jpg (85120 個位元組) Northbound freight SS4 passing Wuchang Station - June 2000. Photo by Stewart Szeto. (Captured from Digital Video)
Dsc00598.jpg (90179 個位元組) Southbound freight SS4 near Wuchang - June 2000. Photo by Stewart Szeto. (Captured from Digital Video)
Dsc00600.jpg (81164 個位元組) Light engines SS4 near Wuchang - June 2000. Photo by Stewart Szeto. (Captured from Digital Video)
"Jiangan Depot" printed on SS4 (0219A), but "Wuhan Depot"  printed on SS4 (0219B).  Has this SS4 been splited for using individually? - December 2002. Photo by Henry Tang.
SS4G (6034) at Zhengzhou North Departure Yard. - December 2002. Photo by Henry Tang.
SS4 Electric loco from Luoyang Depot Produced by Datong in 1996. - December 2002. Photo by Henry Tang.
SS4 Electric loco connector - December 2002. Photo by Henry Tang.
SS4G (0425) and SS4G (6034) at Zhengzhou North Departure Yard. - December 2002. Photo by Arthur Lau.
SS4G (0361) at Zhengzhou North Departure Yard. - December 2002. Photo by Arthur Lau.
SS4G 0364 is going to Zhengzhou North Departure Yard. - December 2002. Photo by Arthur Lau.
SS4G 0378 is going to Zhengzhou North Departure Yard. - December 2002. Photo by Arthur Lau.
The special livery of Baoji's SS4.
 

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