Hitachi KRG EDM

Built by Hitachi

Weight

16.8 t

37,038 lb

Length

6.9 m

22 ft 8 in

Track gauge

762 mm

Narrow gauge

Overview of the Hitachi KRG EDM

Discover the KRG EDM, a compact and powerful electric locomotive operating on the scenic Kurobe Gorge Railway in Japan.

This 762mm gauge engine, built by Hitachi, is designed for efficient operation on demanding routes.

Its specifications include a length of 6.9 meters, a width of 1.66 meters, and a height of 2.73 meters, with a considerable weight of 16.8 tons.

Equipped with a 600 V DC electric system, the KRG EDM is a reliable workhorse for this unique railway environment.

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

Operator	Class	Country
Kurobe Gorge Railway	KGR EDM	Japan