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Steam locomotive

Nippon Sharyo JNR C12

Built by Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, Hitachi

Weight
50 t
110,231 lb
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1932–1947
Axle arrangement
1'C1' h2

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo JNR C12

Explore the JNR C12, an iconic steam locomotive that made history on Japanese rails.

This impressive engine, built by renowned manufacturers like Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, and Mitsubishi, features a classic 2-6-2 Whyte notation design.

With a 1067 mm gauge and a weight of 50 tons, the JNR C12 is a robust and reliable workhorse that served the Japanese National Railways for many years.

Its distinctive construction and versatile usability make it a fascinating piece of railway history.

Experience the nostalgia and power of this remarkable steam locomotive.

Nippon Sharyo JNR C12 technical specifications

Value
Built byNippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, Hitachi · 1932–1947
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement1'C1' h2
Whyte notation2-6-2
Weight50 t110,231 lb

Operators of the Nippon Sharyo JNR C12

Railway companies that have operated the JNR C12, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Japanese National RailwaysJNR C12Japan
Mooka RailwayMooka C12Japan
Taiwan Railway AdministrationTRA CK120Taiwan

Nippon Sharyo JNR C12 photos

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