GE JNR ED11

Built by GE

Top speed

65 km/h

40 mph

Power output

975 kW

1,307 hp

Length

11.28 m

37 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1923

Axle arrangement

B'B'

Overview of the GE JNR ED11

Discover the JNR ED11, a classic electric locomotive with a rich history on Japanese railways.

Built by GE in 1923 for the Japanese National Railways (JNR), this versatile B'B' locomotive was a workhorse for its era.

Featuring a 1067 mm gauge and powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, the ED11 boasted a respectable 975 kW power output, enabling it to reach speeds of up to 65 km/h.

Its dimensions, measuring 11.28 meters in length, 2.98 meters in width, and 3.92 meters in height, were well-suited for the Japanese rail network.

Explore the legacy of this significant Japanese electric locomotive.

GE JNR ED11 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	GE · 1923
Top speed	65 km/h40 mph	40 mph
Power output	975 kW1,307 hp	1,307 hp
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	B'B'
Length	11.28 m37 ft 0 in	37 ft 0 in
Width	2.98 m9 ft 9 in	9 ft 9 in
Height	3.92 m12 ft 10 in	12 ft 10 in