Mitsubishi JNR EF58

Built by Hitachi, Toshiba, Mitsubishi

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

1,900 kW

2,548 hp

Length

19.9 m

65 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1946–1958

Axle arrangement

2Co'Co2'

Overview of the Mitsubishi JNR EF58

Discover the iconic JNR EF58 locomotive, a versatile electric engine that served Japanese National Railways and its successor companies.

Known for its robust construction and reliable performance, the EF58 was a workhorse of the Japanese rail network.

Built by leading manufacturers like Hitachi, Toshiba, and Mitsubishi, this locomotive boasts a powerful 1900 kW output and a top speed of 100 km/h.

With a length of 19.9 meters and a gauge of 1067 mm, the JNR EF58 is a classic example of mid-20th-century railway engineering.

Explore its history and capabilities, a true testament to Japanese rail innovation.

Railway companies that have operated the JNR EF58, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Central Japan Railway Company	JR Central EF58	Japan
East Japan Railway Company	JR East EF58	Japan
Japanese National Railways	JNR EF58	Japan
West Japan Railway Company	JR West EF58	Japan