Kawasaki JNR DD51

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi

Top speed

95 km/h

59 mph

Weight

84 t

185,188 lb

Length

18 m

59 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1962–1978

649 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'2'Bo'

Overview of the Kawasaki JNR DD51

Discover the JNR DD51, a powerful diesel locomotive that has been a cornerstone of Japanese railways.

Built between 1962 and 1978 by leading manufacturers like Hitachi, Kawasaki, and Mitsubishi, this robust locomotive boasts a top speed of 95 km/h and an impressive length of 18 meters.

Its 1067 mm gauge and Bo'2'Bo' UIC axle arrangement highlight its suitability for Japan's extensive rail network.

The JNR DD51 has served multiple companies, including JR Central, JR East, JR Freight, JR Hokkaidō, and JR West, underscoring its enduring operational importance and historical significance.

Weighing 84 tons, with a width of 2.95 meters and a height of 3.96 meters, the JNR DD51 is a remarkable example of Japanese engineering prowess in the world of locomotives.

Kawasaki JNR DD51 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hitachi, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi · 1962–1978649 units
Top speed	95 km/h59 mph	59 mph
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'2'Bo'
Length	18 m59 ft 1 in	59 ft 1 in
Width	2.95 m9 ft 8 in	9 ft 8 in
Height	3.96 m13 ft 0 in	13 ft 0 in
Weight	84 t185,188 lb	185,188 lb

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Operators of the Kawasaki JNR DD51

Railway companies that have operated the JNR DD51, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Central Japan Railway Company	JR Central DD51	Japan
East Japan Railway Company	JR East DD51	Japan
Hokkaido Railway Company	JR Hokkaidō DD51	Japan
Japan Freight Railway Company	JR Freight DD51	Japan
West Japan Railway Company	JR West DD51	Japan