Skip to content
Locomotive-Specs
Kawasaki EF60 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Electric locomotive

Kawasaki EF60

Built by Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, Toshiba

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1960–1964
143 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Kawasaki EF60

Discover the iconic EF60 electric locomotive, a landmark in Japanese railway history, known for its powerful design and vital role in freight and passenger transport.

Manufactured between 1960 and 1964 by renowned builders like Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, and Toshiba, this locomotive type served with the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Boasting a top speed of 100 km/h and a 1067 mm gauge, the EF60 proved to be an efficient and robust machine for its operations.

Its UIC classification of Bo'Bo'Bo' highlights its axle configuration, providing excellent traction across the diverse Japanese railway network.

A true testament to the engineering prowess of its era.

Kawasaki EF60 technical specifications

Value
Built byKawasaki, Mitsubishi, Toshiba · 1960–1964143 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'Bo'

Operators of the Kawasaki EF60

Railway companies that have operated the EF60, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East EF60Japan

More electric locomotives from Kawasaki

All Kawasaki models

Similar electric locomotives from other manufacturers

All electric locomotives