Korail Class 8200

Korail Class 8200

EL 8243 at Singil Station

Type and origin Power type Electric Designer Siemens Transportation Systems Builder Rotem Build date 2003–2008 Total produced 83

Specifications AAR wheel arr B-B UIC class Bo′Bo′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) Width 3,000 mm (9 ft 10 in) Height 3,860 mm (12 ft 8 in) Loco weight 80 tonnes (79 long tons; 88 short tons) Electric system(s) 25 kV 60 Hz AC Catenary Current collection Pantograph Loco brake Air, Regenerative

Performance figures Maximum speed 150 km/h (93 mph) Power output 5,200 kW (7,000 hp)

Career Operators Korail Class 8200 Numbers 8201–8283

Korail Class 8200 is a South Korean electric locomotive operated by the Korean national railroad operator Korail. This locomotive has HEP capabilities in place of an dynamo car, which could be used with up to 12 passenger cars. The EL 8200 is the successor model of the EL 8100, which was introduced back in 1999.

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 maximum speed of 150 km/h.

HEP Issues

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

External links

• Korail 8200