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GJ 
GJ 1019 at Datong Railway Museum Power type Steam Designer Dalian locomotive works[1] Builder Chengdu locomotives works, Taiyuan locomotive works[1] Build date 1958-61[1] Total produced 122[1] Configuration 0-6-0T Gauge 1435mm The China Railways GJ (工建 Gongjian meaning 'construction worker') locomotives were a class of 122 0-6-0T steam locomotives built for industrial and shunting uses.
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History
The locomotives were designed at the Dalian locomotive works and built at the Taiyun and Chengdu works between 1958 and 1961. Many were used at steel works, others were used as pilot locomotives at railway factories. Some units remained in use until the 2000s.[1]
Preservation
The Taiyun built GJ number 1019 is part of the Beijing Railway Museum collection.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Duncan Cotterill. "Railography : Class Profiles : GJ Class 0-6-0T". www.railography.com. http://www.railography.co.uk/info/cn_steam/profiles/gj.htm.
- ^ Rob Dickinson. "中国的铁路博物馆 [China Railway Museum]" (in chinese). www.chinasteam.co.uk. http://www.chinasteam.co.uk/museum.htm.
External links
- Images
- "GJ class locomotives, Datong locomotive works, 1983". www.flickr.com. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lwdemery/5016614157/.
- "GJ 1018 Sujiatun workshops". www.flickr.com. http://www.flickr.com/photos/93173492@N00/4280521537/.
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