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Tateyama HI JNR B20 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Steam locomotive

Tateyama HI JNR B20

Built by Tateyama HI

Weight
20 t
44,092 lb
Length
7 m
23 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1944–1947
Axle arrangement
B' n2

Overview of the Tateyama HI JNR B20

Explore the JNR B20, an iconic steam locomotive.

Built by Tateyama HI between 1944 and 1947, this 0-4-0 locomotive served the Japanese National Railways.

With its 1067 mm gauge, 7-meter length, and 20-tonne weight, the JNR B20 embodies the Japanese railway engineering of its era.

Discover the history and unique features of this JNR B20 model, perfect for steam train enthusiasts.

Tateyama HI JNR B20 technical specifications

Value
Built byTateyama HI · 1944–1947
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementB' n2
Whyte notation0-4-0
Length7 m23 ft 0 in
Weight20 t44,092 lb

Operators of the Tateyama HI JNR B20

Railway companies that have operated the JNR B20, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Japanese National RailwaysJNR B20Japan

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