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Electric locomotive

Mitsubishi JNR EF59

Built by Hitachi, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Kawasaki

Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Mitsubishi JNR EF59

Explore the powerful JNR EF59, an iconic electric locomotive that was a cornerstone of the Japanese National Railways.

Built by esteemed manufacturers like Hitachi, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, and Kawasaki, this machine embodies Japanese engineering excellence and reliability.

Designed for efficient freight transport, the EF59 operates on a 1067 mm gauge and utilizes a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

Discover the impressive legacy and operational prowess of the JNR EF59, a true classic on Japan's rail network.

This locomotive marks a significant era in the advancement of railway electrification in Japan.

Mitsubishi JNR EF59 technical specifications

Value
Built byHitachi, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Kawasaki
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
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Operators of the Mitsubishi JNR EF59

Railway companies that have operated the JNR EF59, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Japanese National RailwaysJNR EF59Japan

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