The China Railways GJ (工建 Gongjian meaning 'construction worker') locomotives were a class of 122 0-6-0T steam locomotives built for industrial and shunting uses.

GJ
GJ 1019 at Datong Railway Museum
Type and origin Power type Steam Designer Dalian locomotive works[1] Builder Chengdu locomotives works, Taiyuan locomotive works[1] Build date 1958–61[1] Total produced 122[1]
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 0-6-0T Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Driver dia. 1,000 mm (39.37 in) Cylinders 2 Cylinder size 480 mm × 550 mm (18.898 in × 21.654 in) bore x stroke Valve gear Walschaerts
Performance figures Maximum speed 40 mph (64 km/h)
Career Operators China Railway Korean State Railway Thai Nguyen Steel Works[2]

History

The locomotives were designed at the Dalian locomotive works and built at the Taiyun and Chengdu works between 1958 and 1961. Many were used at steel works, others were used as pilot locomotives at railway factories. Some units remained in use until the 2000s.[1]

In July 1959, seven class GJ locomotives were sent from the Chengdu Works to the Korean State Railway of North Korea.[3]

Preservation

• GJ-1018(Taiyuan version) is preserved in a park near Sujiatun Locomotive Works.
• GJ-1019(Taiyuan version) is part of the Beijing Railway Museum collection.[1][4]
• GJ-1038 is preserved in Shenyang Railway Museum.
• GJ-1045 is preserved in Jijie Railway Station, Gejiu, Yunan.
• GJ-1076 is preserved in Wafangdian, Liaoning by Fan Yongjun.[5]

In fiction

The new Thomas & Friends character Hong-Mei is based on the locomotive.

References

External links

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