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Diesel locomotive

Nippon Sharyo DD20

Built by Nippon Sharyo

Top speed
40 km/h
25 mph
Weight
20 t
44,092 lb
Length
8.7 m
28 ft 7 in
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo DD20

Discover the charming DD20 diesel locomotive, a unique piece of railway history.

Built by Nippon Sharyo, this compact locomotive boasts a distinctive Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement.

Operating on a 1067 mm gauge, the DD20 was a familiar sight on the Ōigawa Railway in Japan, serving as the Ōigawa DD20 class.

With a top speed of 40 km/h, it was designed for specific operational needs.

Measuring 8.7 meters in length and weighing 20 tons, its compact design allowed for versatile use.

Explore the details of this fascinating diesel locomotive, perfect for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Nippon Sharyo DD20 technical specifications

Value
Built byNippon Sharyo
Top speed40 km/h25 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length8.7 m28 ft 7 in
Width1.85 m6 ft 1 in
Weight20 t44,092 lb

Operators of the Nippon Sharyo DD20

Railway companies that have operated the DD20, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Ōigawa RailwayŌigawa DD20Japan

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