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Steam locomotive

Hitachi JNR C12

Built by Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, Hitachi

Weight
50 t
110,231 lb
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1932–1947
Axle arrangement
1'C1' h2

Overview of the Hitachi JNR C12

Discover the JNR C12, a versatile steam locomotive with a rich history across Japan and Taiwan.

Built between 1932 and 1947 by prominent manufacturers like Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, and Hitachi, this iconic 2-6-2 Whyte notation locomotive has served with distinction.

Measuring a compact 50 tonnes and featuring a 1067 mm gauge, the JNR C12 has been a reliable workhorse for Japanese National Railways, Mooka Railway, and Taiwan Railway Administration, where it is classified as TRA CK120.

Experience the charm and engineering prowess of the JNR C12, a testament to steam-era railway technology.

Hitachi JNR C12 technical specifications

Value
Built byNippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, Hitachi · 1932–1947
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement1'C1' h2
Whyte notation2-6-2
Weight50 t110,231 lb
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Operators of the Hitachi JNR C12

Railway companies that have operated the JNR C12, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Japanese National RailwaysJNR C12Japan
Mooka RailwayMooka C12Japan
Taiwan Railway AdministrationTRA CK120Taiwan

Hitachi JNR C12 photos

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