The Korail Class 8500 is a South Korean electric locomotive operated by the Korean national railroad operator Korail.

Korail Class 8500
Korail Class 8500 in Daejeon Station
Type and origin Power type Electric, 25 kV AC Builder Hyundai Rotem, Toshiba Build date 2012–2014 Total produced 87
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Co-Co[1] Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge[2] Wheel diameter 1,250 mm (4 ft 1 in)[3] Length: ​  • Body 3,876 mm (12 ft 8.6 in)[3] Width 3,120 mm (10 ft 3 in)[3] Height 4,450 mm (14 ft 7 in)[3] Loco weight 132 t[4] Electric system/s 25 kV AC 60 Hz[2] Current pickup(s) EL-YP200S pantograph[5] Loco brake Electronically controlled, air, and regenerative[4] Safety systems ATS, ATP(Ansaldo)
Performance figures Maximum speed 150 km/h (93 mph)[6] Power output 6,600 kW (8,900 hp)[6] Tractive effort 450 kN [6]
Career Operators Korail Class 8500 Numbers 8501–8587

References

Bibliography

• Korail (March 2012). 8500호대 전기기관차 (Report) (in Korean). Korail. Retrieved August 26, 2021.

External links

• Korail 8500 profile on Trainspo

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