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Diesel locomotive

Nippon Sharyo DD16-300

Built by Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo

Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1971–1975

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo DD16-300

Discover the robust DD16-300 diesel locomotive, a workhorse designed for Japanese railways.

This powerful engine, developed by Kawasaki and Nippon Sharyo between 1971 and 1975, operates on a 1067 mm gauge, ensuring efficient service across Japan's extensive rail network.

As a valued asset of the East Japan Railway Company, the DD16-300 series exemplifies reliability and performance in locomotive engineering.

Its enduring design and operational capability have made it a staple in Japanese rail operations for decades.

Nippon Sharyo DD16-300 technical specifications

Value
SeriesDD16
Built byKawasaki, Nippon Sharyo · 1971–1975
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
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Operators of the Nippon Sharyo DD16-300

Railway companies that have operated the DD16-300, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East DD16-300Japan

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