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.
It was tasked with both passenger and freight duties until the introduction of the 8200 series, which confined the older locomotives to solely freight service. Ninety-four were constructed (numbered 8001-8094), but many have been retired as newer replacements enter service.