Nippon Sharyo JNR DE10

Built by Kisha, Nippon Sharyo

Top speed

95 km/h

59 mph

Weight

65 t

143,300 lb

Length

14.15 m

46 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1966–1978

708 units

Axle arrangement

C'B'

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo JNR DE10

Discover the JNR DE10, a versatile diesel locomotive that has been a cornerstone of Japanese railways since its introduction in 1966.

Built by Kisha and Nippon Sharyo, this robust locomotive with a top speed of 95 km/h and a gauge of 1067 mm is designed for a multitude of tasks.

It has served with distinction for various operators, including the East Japan Railway Company, Japan Freight Railway Company, and Hokkaido Railway Company, showcasing its reliability and adaptability.

With its distinctive C'B' axle arrangement and a weight of 65 tons, the JNR DE10 represents a significant piece of Japanese railway engineering history.

Explore its diverse career paths and admire its iconic silhouette through a rich collection of photographs.

Nippon Sharyo JNR DE10 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Kisha, Nippon Sharyo · 1966–1978708 units
Top speed	95 km/h59 mph	59 mph
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	C'B'
Length	14.15 m46 ft 5 in	46 ft 5 in
Width	2.95 m9 ft 8 in	9 ft 8 in
Height	3.96 m13 ft 0 in	13 ft 0 in
Weight	65 t143,300 lb	143,300 lb

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Operators of the Nippon Sharyo JNR DE10

Railway companies that have operated the JNR DE10, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
East Japan Railway Company	JR East DE10	Japan
Hokkaido Railway Company	JR Hokkaidō DE10	Japan
Japan Freight Railway Company	JR Freight DE10	Japan
Kinuura Seaside Railway	Kinuura Rinkai KE65	Japan
Kyushu Railway Company	JR Kyushu DE10	Japan
Sagano Scenic Railway	Sagano DE10	Japan
Sagano Scenic Railway	SSR DE10	Japan
Watarase Keikoku Railway	Watetsu DE10	Japan
West Japan Railway Company	JR West DE10	Japan