Hitachi JNR EF59

Built by Hitachi, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Kawasaki

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Overview of the Hitachi JNR EF59

Discover the powerful JNR EF59 electric locomotive, a workhorse of the Japanese National Railways.

Built by prominent manufacturers like Hitachi, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, and Kawasaki, this impressive machine operates on a 1067 mm gauge track.

The JNR EF59 is a testament to reliable electric traction, utilizing a 1.5 kV DC electrical system to power its operations.

Experience the robust engineering and operational efficiency of this classic Japanese locomotive.

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hitachi, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Kawasaki
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in

Railway companies that have operated the JNR EF59, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Japanese National Railways	JNR EF59	Japan