The CKD7C is a Co-Co diesel locomotive manufactured by the China Northern Rail Corporation Limited.

Overview

On 3 November 2008, four diesel-electric locomotives were shipped to the DRC from China’s Dalian port. They are 1,800hp CKD7C models, manufactured by the China Northern Rail Corporation Limited (CNR).

Specifications

Technical specifications follow:

• Track gauge: 1,067mm
• Transmission: AC/DC
• Wheel arrangement Co-Co
• Axle load: 15.0t
• Power rating 1,340 kW
• Design speed: 100 km/h
• Minimum curve negotiation radius: 80m
• Length over coupler centres: 16,400 mm
• Diesel engine model CAT3512
• Application: Mixed traffic on main line