Shortline Histories: History of China Rail’s 6K Chinese Electric Locomotive by Charming's HO Model

Part of the Shortline-Uncommon Model Train Series

In this series I hope to tell you a little bit about a model train that I find quirky or uncommon to me as an American (even if that train is American!). I hope that you'll find something to like about them, too, even if you're familiar with them!

Detailed Look: Chinese Charming Models China Rail 6K Electric Locomotive (Hitachi and Kawasaki)

Born of a collaboration between the Chinese government, Hitachi, and Kawasaki, the 6K was one of China's first reliable heavy-use coal hauling electric locomotives.

Making appearances are a Charming Models 8K and CMR Line C62K coal hopper

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