Korail Class 8000

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Korail Class 8000
EL 8069 running Gyeongbu Line
Type and origin Power type Electric Designer Alstom Builder Alstom (8001–8090), Daewoo Heavy Industry (8091–8094) Build date March 1972 to 1980 (Alstom) 1986 to 1990 (Daewoo Heavy Industry) Total produced 94
Specifications Configuration: ​  • AAR B-B-B[1]  • UIC Bo-Bo-Bo[1] Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)[1] Wheel diameter 1,250 mm (4 ft 1 in)[1] Length 20,730 mm (68 ft 0 in)[1] Width 3,060 mm (10 ft 0 in)[1] Height 4,495 mm (14 ft 9 in)[1] Loco weight 132 tonnes (130 long tons; 146 short tons)[1] Electric system/s 25 kV 60 Hz AC Catenary[1] Current pickup(s) Pantograph
Performance figures Maximum speed 85 km/h (53 mph)[1] Power output 3,900 kW (5,200 hp)223kN
Career Preserved 15 Scrapped 2012-current

The Korail Class 8000 locomotive is a series of South Korean electric locomotives operated by Korail. This locomotive was introduced from 1972 to 1990, after electrification of several industrial lines. It was assigned both passenger and freight duty until the introduction of the 8200 series, which restricted the older locomotives to solely freight service. 94 were built (numbered 8001-8094), but many have been retired as new replacements enter service.^[2]