EMD FT36HCW-2
model of Korean-built diesel locomotive used in South Korea
The EMD FT36CW-2, classified as the Class 7000 locomotive under Korail, was a Korean semi-high-speed diesel–electric locomotive. It was built to make the Saemaul Class trains more streamlined before the 1988 Olympics. The locomotives were built between 1986 and 1987 and were all retired between 2011 and 2012 when they reached the end of their 25-year lifespans.
Specifications
The FT36HCW-2 is only capable of hauling passenger cars.
The braking system is of an electric type, unlike the air brakes used on the larger GT26CW and GT26CW-2 diesel-electric locomotives. However, dynamic braking was prohibited from use due to the aging of the traction motors.
The cab only had windows on one side of the train, so it was hard to see in the other side of the train. Therefore, the top speed when driving in slower speeds was limited to 25 km/h.
History
June 1986: Units 7001-7009 are introduced into service.
July 1987: Units 7010-7015 are introduced into service.
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