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Diesel locomotive

Nippon Sharyo JNR DD15

Built by Nippon Sharyo

Weight
55 t
121,254 lb
Length
13.6 m
44 ft 7 in
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1961–1972
50 units

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo JNR DD15

Discover the JNR DD15, a classic diesel locomotive that played a vital role in Japan's rail network.

Built by Nippon Sharyo between 1961 and 1972, this reliable workhorse served the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

With a length of 13.6 meters and weighing 55 tons, the DD15 is powered by a DMF31SB prime mover, ensuring efficient operations.

Its 1067 mm gauge made it perfectly suited for the diverse railway lines across Japan.

Explore the robust design and enduring legacy of this significant diesel locomotive.

Nippon Sharyo JNR DD15 technical specifications

Value
Built byNippon Sharyo · 1961–197250 units
Prime moverDMF31SB
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Length13.6 m44 ft 7 in
Width2.93 m9 ft 7 in
Height3.88 m12 ft 9 in
Weight55 t121,254 lb
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Operators of the Nippon Sharyo JNR DD15

Railway companies that have operated the JNR DD15, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East DD15Japan

Nippon Sharyo JNR DD15 photos

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