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Electric locomotive

JR Freight ED79

Built by Toshiba, JR Freight

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
1,900 kW
2,548 hp
Weight
68 t
149,914 lb
Length
14.3 m
46 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the JR Freight ED79

Discover the ED79 electric locomotive, a powerful asset to the Hokkaido Railway Company in Japan.

Built by Toshiba and JR Freight, this electric locomotive is designed for efficient freight transport, boasting a significant 1900 kW power output.

It operates on a 1067 mm gauge track and can reach a top speed of 100 km/h, making it well-suited for demanding railway operations.

With a length of 14.3 meters, a width of 3.07 meters, and a height of 4.28 meters, the ED79's dimensions are optimized for Japanese rail networks.

Powered by 20 kV AC 60 Hz, this 68-ton locomotive is a cornerstone of freight rail in northern Japan, renowned for its reliability and performance.

JR Freight ED79 technical specifications

Value
SeriesED79
Built byToshiba, JR Freight
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output1,900 kW2,548 hp
Electric systems
  • 20 kV AC 60 Hz
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length14.3 m46 ft 11 in
Width3.07 m10 ft 1 in
Height4.28 m14 ft 1 in
Weight68 t149,914 lb
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Operators of the JR Freight ED79

Railway companies that have operated the ED79, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Hokkaido Railway CompanyJR Hokkaidō ED79Japan

JR Freight ED79 photos

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