Kisha JNR DE10

Built by Kisha, Nippon Sharyo

Top speed

95 km/h

59 mph

Weight

65 t

143,300 lb

Length

14.15 m

46 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1966–1978

708 units

Axle arrangement

C'B'

Overview of the Kisha JNR DE10

Discover the JNR DE10, a versatile diesel locomotive that has served various Japanese railway companies.

Built by Kisha and Nippon Sharyo between 1966 and 1978, this robust engine boasts a C'B' axle arrangement and a powerful diesel engine.

With a top speed of 95 km/h and a weight of 65 tons, the DE10 is well-suited for both freight and passenger duties.

Its enduring legacy is evident in its continued operation with JR East, JR Freight, JR Hokkaidō, JR Kyushu, and JR West, as well as scenic railways like Sagano Scenic Railway and Watarase Keikoku Railway.

Kisha JNR DE10 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Kisha, Nippon Sharyo · 1966–1978708 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	C'B'
Length	14.15 m46 ft 5 in	46 ft 5 in
Width	2.95 m9 ft 8 in	9 ft 8 in
Height	3.96 m13 ft 0 in	13 ft 0 in
Weight	65 t143,300 lb	143,300 lb

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Operators of the Kisha JNR DE10

Railway companies that have operated the JNR DE10, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
East Japan Railway Company	JR East DE10	Japan
Hokkaido Railway Company	JR Hokkaidō DE10	Japan
Japan Freight Railway Company	JR Freight DE10	Japan
Kinuura Seaside Railway	Kinuura Rinkai KE65	Japan
Kyushu Railway Company	JR Kyushu DE10	Japan
Sagano Scenic Railway	Sagano DE10	Japan
Sagano Scenic Railway	SSR DE10	Japan
Watarase Keikoku Railway	Watetsu DE10	Japan
West Japan Railway Company	JR West DE10	Japan