© trainspo.comToshiba DeKi 12020
Built by Toshiba
Overview of the Toshiba DeKi 12020
Discover the DeKi 12020, an iconic electric locomotive with a rich history.
Built by Toshiba in 1958, this machine served with the Toyama Chihō Railway in Japan, as part of the Chitetsu DeKi 12020 class.
With a 1067 mm gauge, a length of 11 meters, and operating on 1.5 kV DC electric systems, the DeKi 12020 represents a piece of railway history.
Its precise dimensions are 2.73 meters in width and 4.07 meters in height.
A valuable addition for any train enthusiast or model railway hobbyist, this locomotive brings Japanese railways to life in a unique way.
Explore the photos and technical details of this historic electric locomotive and add a significant piece of railway history to your collection or knowledge.
Toshiba DeKi 12020 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Toshiba · 19581 units | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Length | 11 m36 ft 1 in | |
| Width | 2.73 m8 ft 11 in | |
| Height | 4.07 m13 ft 4 in |
Operators of the Toshiba DeKi 12020
Railway companies that have operated the DeKi 12020, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Toyama Chihō Railway | Chitetsu DeKi 12020 | Japan |
Toshiba DeKi 12020 photos
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