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Electric locomotive

Hitachi JNR EF57

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki

Top speed

95 km/h

59 mph

Power output

1,560 kW

2,092 hp

Weight

111 t

244,713 lb

Length

19.92 m

65 ft 4 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1939–1943

15 units

Overview of the Hitachi JNR EF57

Discover the robust JNR EF57, a powerful electric locomotive that served the Japanese National Railways with distinction.

Built between 1939 and 1943 by Hitachi and Kawasaki, this iconic engine boasts a formidable presence on the rails.

With a top speed of 95 km/h and a weight of 111 tonnes, the EF57 was designed for demanding tasks.

Its electric systems operated on 1.5 kV DC, delivering a substantial power output of 1560 kW, making it a reliable workhorse.

Featuring a 1067 mm gauge and a substantial length of 19.92 meters, the JNR EF57 is a testament to Japanese railway engineering history.

Hitachi JNR EF57 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hitachi, Kawasaki · 1939–194315 units
Top speed	95 km/h59 mph	59 mph
Power output	1,560 kW2,092 hp	2,092 hp
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	(2'Co)(Co2')
Length	19.92 m65 ft 4 in	65 ft 4 in
Width	2.81 m9 ft 3 in	9 ft 3 in
Height	4.09 m13 ft 5 in	13 ft 5 in
Weight	111 t244,713 lb	244,713 lb

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Operators of the Hitachi JNR EF57

Railway companies that have operated the JNR EF57, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Japanese National Railways	JNR EF57	Japan

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