Nippon Sharyo JNR ND552

Built by Nippon Sharyo

Top speed

70 km/h

43 mph

Weight

56 t

123,459 lb

Length

13.6 m

44 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Axle arrangement

B'B'

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo JNR ND552

Discover the JNR ND552, a robust diesel locomotive built by Nippon Sharyo.

This powerful workhorse, classified as a Diesel loc, boasts a B'B' axle arrangement for excellent stability and traction.

Operating on the 1067 mm gauge, the JNR ND552 was a reliable presence on Japanese railways, including service with the Nagoya Rinkai Railway.

With a top speed of 70 km/h, it's well-suited for both freight operations and shunting duties.

Measuring 13.6 meters in length, 2.85 meters wide, and 3.77 meters high, and weighing 56 tons, the JNR ND552 is a classic example of versatile and dependable diesel locomotion.

Nippon Sharyo JNR ND552 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	DD13
Built by	Nippon Sharyo
Top speed	70 km/h43 mph	43 mph
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	B'B'
Length	13.6 m44 ft 7 in	44 ft 7 in
Width	2.85 m9 ft 4 in	9 ft 4 in
Height	3.77 m12 ft 4 in	12 ft 4 in
Weight	56 t123,459 lb	123,459 lb