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Steam locomotive

Kisha JNR C50

Built by Kisha, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi

Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1929–1933
154 units
Axle arrangement
1'C' h2

Overview of the Kisha JNR C50

Discover the JNR C50, a magnificent steam locomotive representing the peak of Japanese railway engineering from the 1930s.

Built between 1929 and 1933 by esteemed manufacturers like Kisha, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, Nippon Sharyo, and Hitachi, this impressive machine served the Japanese National Railways with unwavering dedication.

Featuring a classic 2-6-0 Whyte notation and a 1067 mm gauge, the JNR C50 embodies the power and grace characteristic of its era, offering an authentic and captivating experience for railway enthusiasts.

Delve into its captivating history and timeless design, a true treasure from the railway heritage.

Kisha JNR C50 technical specifications

Value
Built byKisha, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi · 1929–1933154 units
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement1'C' h2
Whyte notation2-6-0

Operators of the Kisha JNR C50

Railway companies that have operated the JNR C50, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Japanese National RailwaysJNR C50Japan

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