Hitachi JNR ED75

Built by Hitachi, Toshiba, Mitsubishi

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Weight

67 t

147,710 lb

Length

14.3 m

46 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1963–1976

302 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Hitachi JNR ED75

Discover the JNR ED75, a versatile electric locomotive that has served Japan's railways for decades.

Built by Hitachi, Toshiba, and Mitsubishi between 1963 and 1976, the ED75 is renowned for its robust design and impressive operational history.

This powerful locomotive, with a top speed of 100 km/h, utilizes a 1067 mm gauge and features a Bo'Bo' axle configuration, making it suitable for a wide range of freight and passenger services.

The JNR ED75 played a crucial role in the modernization of Japanese transportation, contributing significantly to the efficiency of the Japanese National Railways and later the Japan Freight Railway Company.

Measuring 14.3 meters in length and weighing 67 tons, the ED75 is a testament to Japanese engineering excellence.

Hitachi JNR ED75 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	ED75
Built by	Hitachi, Toshiba, Mitsubishi · 1963–1976302 units
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	14.3 m46 ft 11 in	46 ft 11 in
Width	2.8 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Weight	67 t147,710 lb	147,710 lb