Korail Class 8200

Specifications
Specifications
Configuration:;
• AAR	B-B
• UIC	Bo′Bo′
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Wheel diameter	1,250 mm (4 ft 1+1⁄4 in)
Length:;
• Over body	3,860 mm (12 ft 8 in)
Width	3,000 mm (9 ft 10+1⁄8 in)
Height	4,470 mm (14 ft 8 in)
Loco weight	80 tonnes; (78.74 long tons; 88.18 short tons)
Electric system/s	25 kV 60 Hz AC Catenary
Current pickup(s)	Pantograph
Loco brake	Electronically controlled, air, and regenerative
Safety systems	ATS, ATP

Type and origin
Type and origin
Power type	Electric
Designer	Siemens Transportation Systems
Builder	Rotem
Build date	2002–2008
Total produced	83

Korail Class 8200
Korail Class 8200
	8243 at Singil station
Power type
Type and origin
Power type	Electric
Designer	Siemens Transportation Systems
Builder	Rotem
Build date	2002–2008
Total produced	83
Configuration:;
Specifications
Configuration:;
• AAR	B-B
• UIC	Bo′Bo′
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Wheel diameter	1,250 mm (4 ft 1+1⁄4 in)
Length:;
• Over body	3,860 mm (12 ft 8 in)
Width	3,000 mm (9 ft 10+1⁄8 in)
Height	4,470 mm (14 ft 8 in)
Loco weight	80 tonnes; (78.74 long tons; 88.18 short tons)
Electric system/s	25 kV 60 Hz AC Catenary
Current pickup(s)	Pantograph
Loco brake	Electronically controlled, air, and regenerative
Safety systems	ATS, ATP
Maximum speed
Performance figures
Maximum speed	150 km/h (93 mph); 220 km/h (137 mph) (with higher gear ratio)
Power output	5,200 kW (7,000 hp)
Tractive effort:;
• Starting	330 kN (34 tf)
Operators
Career
Operators	Korail
Class	8200
Numbers	8201–8283

The Korail Class 8200 is a South Korean electric locomotive operated by Korail. This locomotive has head-end power capabilities in place of a dynamo car, which could be used with up to 12 passenger cars.

Technical details

This locomotive is based on the Siemens EuroSprinter model ES64F, assembled by Rotem. With four 1300 kW electric motors, the total power output is 5200 kW. The maximum speed is 150 km/h, although changing the bogies would allow 220 km/h.

Running lines

After the introduction of the 8200, Korail made a trial run in Chungbuk Line, which had just been electrified. After electrifying several lines such as Jungang, Taebaek, Gyeongbu, Yeongdong and Honam Line, it is used for Mugunghwa trains with a maximum speed of 150 km/h.

HEP Issues

The head-end power feature of 8200s has caused some problems in Korea. Power generated by regenerative brake has limits, and if the locomotive has many carriages, the head-end power supply will be insufficient. Because of this problem, a dynamo car is attached when operating with 5 or more passenger cars in case of emergency.

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h Siemens Mobility 2008, p. 20.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Korail 2012, p. 6.
^ Korail 2012, p. 4.
^ 8201~8255 Bombardier, 8256~8283 Ansaldo

Bibliography

Siemens Mobility (2008). Locomotives Reference List (Report). Erlangen, Munich: Siemens AG. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
Korail (March 2012). 8500호대 전기기관차 (Report) (in Korean). Korail. Retrieved August 26, 2021.

External links

Media related to Korail Class 8100/8200 at Wikimedia Commons

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[FOOTNOTESiemens_Mobility200820-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h Siemens Mobility 2008, p. 20.

[FOOTNOTEKorail20126-2] Korail 2012, p. 6.

[FOOTNOTEKorail20124-3] Korail 2012, p. 4.

[4] 8201~8255 Bombardier, 8256~8283 Ansaldo

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