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Electric locomotive

Mitsubishi ED16

Built by Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Toshiba, Kawasaki

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Weight
77 t
169,756 lb

Overview of the Mitsubishi ED16

Explore the ED16 electric locomotive, a testament to Japanese engineering prowess.

Built by prominent manufacturers like Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Toshiba, and Kawasaki, this powerful machine served the Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight).

With a top speed of 65 km/h, the ED16 is a robust locomotive weighing 77 tons. Its thoughtful design, measuring 2.81 m wide and 3.94 m high, showcases its adaptability to Japanese railway infrastructure.

Powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, the ED16 was a cornerstone of freight transport in Japan. Its history, documented on ja.wikipedia.org, highlights its significant role in the nation's railway landscape.

Mitsubishi ED16 technical specifications

Value
Built byMitsubishi, Hitachi, Toshiba, Kawasaki
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Width2.81 m9 ft 3 in
Height3.94 m12 ft 11 in
Weight77 t169,756 lb

Operators of the Mitsubishi ED16

Railway companies that have operated the ED16, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Japan Freight Railway CompanyJR Freight ED16Japan

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