China Railways HXD2C
The HXD2C is a 6 axle Co′Co′ freight locomotive which shares a similar exterior design with the HXD2B. The individually inverter controlled traction motors, body structure overall structural design also are the same as other members of the series; with transformers from ABB. The locomotive power is reduced to , suitable for trains of . The locomotive can be ballasted to give axle loads from . The HXD2C locomotives are constructed by CNR Datong. 220 units were ordered in 2010 at a cost of over 3 billion Yuan. In May 2010 the first locomotive was produced. Locomotives are expected to be used on the Shijiazhuang–Taiyuan railway line, used for coal trains from Shanxi, with the first train running in December 2010. References External links Electric locomotives of China CNR Datong Electric Locomotive Co. locomotives Alstom Prima electric locomotives 25 kV AC locomotives Standard gauge locomotives of China Co′Co′ locomotives Co-Co locomotives Railway locomotives introduced in 2010