The HXD3 () is an

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built in

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by CNR Dalian Locomotives. The locomotive is designed for hauling 5,000t freight trains on main lines. It was jointly developed by CNR Dalian Locomotives and

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. The first prototype (SSJ3-0001) was rolled out from Dalian and underwent testing on the loop track of Beijing CARS in 2004. Dalian commenced mass production of the locomotive in 2004 with an order of 60 pieces by the

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(MOR). The first mass-produced locomotive was rolled out in 2006. MOR later increased the order from 60 to 240, than to 640, and finally to 1040 locomotives. Most locomotives were allocated on

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and Jingguang Railway on freight schedules.

Gallery

China Railways HXD3 0001.jpg, HXD3-0001 HXD3 0484@HSP (20160615114656).jpg, HXD3-0484 in Hengshui Railway Station HXD30480 20111017.jpg, HXD3-0480

External links

HXD3 Electric Locomotive (CRRC　Dalian)

Spec Sheet; French

Locomotive and Container Car System Supporting Modern Distribution and Transportation
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