© trainspo.comKinami ED20
Built by Kinami
Overview of the Kinami ED20
Discover the ED20, a historic electric locomotive built by Kinami in 1938.
This impressive Bo'Bo' class locomotive, designated as the Hokutetsu ED20, served the Hokuriku Railroad in Japan.
Measuring 11.14 meters in length and weighing 24 tons, the ED20 is a compact yet capable machine, with a width of 2.54 meters and a height of 3.95 meters.
Explore the engineering and legacy of this classic Japanese electric locomotive.
Kinami ED20 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Kinami · 19381 units | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 11.14 m36 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.54 m8 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 3.95 m13 ft 0 in | |
| Weight | 24 t52,911 lb |
Operators of the Kinami ED20
Railway companies that have operated the ED20, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Hokuriku Railroad | Hokutetsu ED20 | Japan |
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