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Electric locomotive

Mitsubishi YAM-1

Built by Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Toshiba

Weight
52 t
114,640 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1964–1966
20 units

Overview of the Mitsubishi YAM-1

Discover the YAM-1 electric locomotive, a powerful and historic machine built by Mitsubishi, Hitachi, and Toshiba between 1964 and 1966.

This robust locomotive operates on a 1000 mm gauge and weighs 52 tons, making it an important workhorse for Indian Railways.

Designed for 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems, the YAM-1 has reliably served on India's rail network for years, contributing significantly to its development.

Mitsubishi YAM-1 technical specifications

Value
Built byMitsubishi, Hitachi, Toshiba · 1964–196620 units
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Weight52 t114,640 lb

Operators of the Mitsubishi YAM-1

Railway companies that have operated the YAM-1, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Indian RailwaysIR YAM-1India

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