China Railways FD


The China Railways FD class of locomotives were 2-10-2 steam locomotives of the Russian FD locomotive type imported from Russia and regauged for use in China.

History

The FD class locomotives were imported from Russia from 1958 to provide main line freight motive power for the Chinese railways. Over 1000 units were acquired and remained in service until 1985.
When imported the class were designated YH, but after the breakdown of Sino-Soviet relations during the Cultural revolution the class were renamed FX. In 1971 the class were returned to the original designation 'FD' of soviet Russian origin.

Preservation