Nippon Sharyo LDK50

Built by Hitachi, Kisha, Nippon Sharyo

Weight

20 t

44,092 lb

Length

7.3 m

23 ft 11 in

Track gauge

762 mm

Narrow gauge

Axle arrangement

D' h2

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo LDK50

Discover the LDK50, a steam locomotive with timeless charm, perfect for railway history enthusiasts.

Built by Hitachi, Kisha, and Nippon Sharyo, this locomotive boasts a robust 0-8-0 wheel arrangement, with a D' h2 UIC configuration that highlights its power.

Operating in Taiwan with the Taiwan Railway Administration, the LDK50, measuring 7.3 meters in length and 3.03 meters in height, is an iconic example of the TRA LDK50 class.

Its 762 mm gauge and a weight of 20 tons make it a testament to the railway engineering of its time.

A piece of railway history to admire, ready to evoke images of bygone eras on the tracks.

Nippon Sharyo LDK50 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hitachi, Kisha, Nippon Sharyo
Track gauge	762 mmNarrow gauge2 ft 6 in	2 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	D' h2
Whyte notation	0-8-0
Length	7.3 m23 ft 11 in	23 ft 11 in
Height	3.03 m9 ft 11 in	9 ft 11 in
Weight	20 t44,092 lb	44,092 lb