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Electric locomotive

Hitachi EDS

Built by Hitachi

Power output
140 kW
188 hp
Weight
15 t
33,069 lb
Length
6.9 m
22 ft 8 in
Track gauge
762 mm
Narrow gauge
Years built
1975
Axle arrangement
B'B'

Overview of the Hitachi EDS

Discover the powerful and compact EDS electric locomotive, a reliable workhorse renowned for its service on the Kurobe Gorge Railway in Japan.

Built by Hitachi in 1975 and refurbished in 1993, this 762mm gauge locomotive boasts a B'B' wheel arrangement.

With a length of 6.9 meters and weighing 15 tons, the EDS is perfectly suited for navigating challenging terrains.

It operates on 600 V DC with an impressive power output of 140 kW, ensuring efficient operation for its tasks.

Explore the specifications and history of this unique electric locomotive.

Hitachi EDS technical specifications

Value
Built byHitachi · 1975
Refurbished1993
Power output140 kW188 hp
Electric systems
  • 600 V DC
Track gauge762 mmNarrow gauge2 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'
Length6.9 m22 ft 8 in
Width1.62 m5 ft 4 in
Height2.73 m8 ft 11 in
Weight15 t33,069 lb
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Operators of the Hitachi EDS

Railway companies that have operated the EDS, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Kurobe Gorge RailwayKGR EDSJapan

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