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Diesel locomotive

Kawasaki JNR DE15

Built by Kawasaki

Top speed
85 km/h
53 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1967–1981

Overview of the Kawasaki JNR DE15

Discover the JNR DE15, a versatile diesel locomotive from Japan.

This impressive locomotive was built by Kawasaki between 1967 and 1981, renowned for its robustness and reliability.

With a gauge of 1067 mm and a top speed of 85 km/h, the JNR DE15 is ideally suited for Japanese railway operations.

It is currently operated by the East Japan Railway Company and the Hokkaido Railway Company, proving its value as a dependable workhorse over the years.

The JNR DE15 stands out with its substantial dimensions, measuring 2.95 m in width and 4.08 m in height, giving it a strong presence on the tracks.

Kawasaki JNR DE15 technical specifications

Value
Built byKawasaki · 1967–1981
Top speed85 km/h53 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in
Height4.08 m13 ft 5 in

Operators of the Kawasaki JNR DE15

Railway companies that have operated the JNR DE15, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East DE15Japan
Hokkaido Railway CompanyJR Hokkaidō DE15Japan

Kawasaki JNR DE15 photos

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