Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Dongfeng (meaning “East Wind”) diesel locomotives marked the rise of China’s modern rail traction. First built in the 1950s, they became one of the most widely used mainline locomotives across the country. Representing endurance and reliability, the Dongfeng series powered China’s railways for decades and laid the foundation for large-scale railway dieselization.
The Dongfeng (meaning “East Wind”) diesel locomotives marked the rise of China’s modern rail traction. First built in the 1950s, they became one of the most widely used mainline locomotives across the country. Representing endurance and reliability, the Dongfeng series powered China’s railways for decades and laid the foundation for large-scale railway dieselization.
