Hitachi JNR ED76

Built by Hitachi, Mitsubishi, Toshiba

Weight

87 t

191,802 lb

Length

17.4 m

57 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1965–1979

Axle arrangement

Bo'2'Bo'

Overview of the Hitachi JNR ED76

Explore the JNR ED76, a powerful electric locomotive designed for freight transport in Japan.

Built by Hitachi, Mitsubishi, and Toshiba between 1965 and 1979, this iconic engine features a Bo'2'Bo' axle configuration.

It operates on 1067 mm gauge tracks and draws power from a 20 kV AC 60 Hz electric system.

With a length of 17.4 meters and a weight of 87 tons, the JNR ED76 has been a reliable workhorse for the Japan Freight Railway Company and the Kyushu Railway Company, playing a vital role in Japan's railway network.

Hitachi JNR ED76 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hitachi, Mitsubishi, Toshiba · 1965–1979
Electric systems	20 kV AC 60 Hz
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'2'Bo'
Length	17.4 m57 ft 1 in	57 ft 1 in
Width	2.81 m9 ft 3 in	9 ft 3 in
Weight	87 t191,802 lb	191,802 lb