Hitachi JNR EF58

Built by Hitachi, Toshiba, Mitsubishi

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

1,900 kW

2,548 hp

Length

19.9 m

65 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1946–1958

Axle arrangement

2Co'Co2'

Overview of the Hitachi JNR EF58

Discover the iconic JNR EF58, a versatile Japanese electric locomotive that served with distinction for decades.

This powerful engine, built between 1946 and 1958 by leading manufacturers like Hitachi, Toshiba, and Mitsubishi, was a staple on the Japanese National Railways and later operated by JR Central, JR East, and JR West.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and a robust 1900 kW power output, the EF58 was designed for efficiency and reliability on the 1067 mm gauge network.

Its distinctive 2Co'Co2' wheel arrangement and substantial dimensions, measuring 19.9 meters in length, 2.8 meters in width, and 3.95 meters in height, made it a prominent sight across Japan's railways.

Explore the legacy of this enduring electric locomotive, a symbol of Japan's post-war industrial and transportation advancements.

Hitachi JNR EF58 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hitachi, Toshiba, Mitsubishi · 1946–1958
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	1,900 kW2,548 hp	2,548 hp
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	2Co'Co2'
Length	19.9 m65 ft 3 in	65 ft 3 in
Width	2.8 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Height	3.95 m13 ft 0 in	13 ft 0 in

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Operators of the Hitachi JNR EF58

Railway companies that have operated the JNR EF58, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Central Japan Railway Company	JR Central EF58	Japan
East Japan Railway Company	JR East EF58	Japan
Japanese National Railways	JNR EF58	Japan
West Japan Railway Company	JR West EF58	Japan