Hitachi JNR C11

Built by Kawasaki, Hitachi

Weight

66 t

145,505 lb

Length

12.65 m

41 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1932–1949

401 units

Axle arrangement

1'C2' h2

Overview of the Hitachi JNR C11

Discover the charm of the JNR C11 steam locomotive.

This iconic 2-6-4 tank engine, built by Kawasaki and Hitachi between 1932 and 1949, played a vital role in Japan's railway history.

With a length of 12.65 meters and a weight of 66 tons, the JNR C11 is a powerful yet versatile locomotive.

It served with Japanese National Railways and continues to operate with several heritage railways today, including Hokkaido Railway Company, Mooka Railway, Ōigawa Railway, and Tōbu Railway.

Experience the nostalgic beauty and engineering prowess of this classic steam locomotive.

Hitachi JNR C11 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Kawasaki, Hitachi · 1932–1949401 units
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	1'C2' h2
Whyte notation	2-6-4
Length	12.65 m41 ft 6 in	41 ft 6 in
Height	3.9 m12 ft 10 in	12 ft 10 in
Weight	66 t145,505 lb	145,505 lb

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Operators of the Hitachi JNR C11

Railway companies that have operated the JNR C11, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Hokkaido Railway Company	JR Hokkaidō C11	Japan
Japanese National Railways	JNR C11	Japan
Mooka Railway	Mooka C11	Japan
Ōigawa Railway	Ōigawa C11	Japan
Tōbu Railway Co., Ltd.	Tobu C11	Japan