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Diesel locomotive

Kisha JNR DD14

Built by Kawasaki, Kisha

Top speed
70 km/h
43 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1966–1979
48 units
Axle arrangement
B'B'

Overview of the Kisha JNR DD14

Discover the JNR DD14, an iconic diesel locomotive built by Kawasaki and Kisha between 1966 and 1979.

This powerful machine operated in Japan as part of the East Japan Railway Company, classified as JR East DD14.

Designed for the 1067 mm gauge, typical of Japanese railways, the JNR DD14 boasts a top speed of 70 km/h.

Its impressive dimensions of 2.97 meters wide and 3.93 meters high give it a commanding presence.

Powered by a DMF31SB-R prime mover, the JNR DD14 represents a significant piece of Japanese railway history.

Kisha JNR DD14 technical specifications

Value
Built byKawasaki, Kisha · 1966–197948 units
Top speed70 km/h43 mph
Prime moverDMF31SB-R
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'
Width2.97 m9 ft 9 in
Height3.93 m12 ft 11 in

Operators of the Kisha JNR DD14

Railway companies that have operated the JNR DD14, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East DD14Japan

Kisha JNR DD14 photos

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