Kisha JNR EF62

Built by Kawasaki, Toshiba, Kisha

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

2,550 kW

3,420 hp

Length

18 m

59 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1962–1969

Overview of the Kisha JNR EF62

Discover the JNR EF62, a robust electric locomotive built in Japan by Kawasaki, Toshiba, and Kisha between 1962 and 1969.

This impressive machine boasts a length of 18 meters and was engineered for the Japanese railway network, operating on a 1067 mm gauge and utilizing a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

With a powerful 2550 kW output and a top speed of 100 km/h, the JNR EF62 proved to be a dependable workhorse for both freight and passenger services.

Its dimensions of 2.8 meters in width and 4.06 meters in height allowed it to navigate the country's rail lines with ease.

Primarily operated by the East Japan Railway Company, the JNR EF62 stands as a testament to Japanese railway engineering history, embodying efficiency and reliability.

Explore the features of this iconic electric locomotive and its significant contribution to rail transport in Japan.

Kisha JNR EF62 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Kawasaki, Toshiba, Kisha · 1962–1969
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	2,550 kW3,420 hp	3,420 hp
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Length	18 m59 ft 1 in	59 ft 1 in
Width	2.8 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Height	4.06 m13 ft 4 in	13 ft 4 in