© trainspo.comToshiba ED16
Built by Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Toshiba, Kawasaki
Overview of the Toshiba ED16
Discover the ED16 electric locomotive, a legend of Japanese rail transport.
Built by industry leaders like Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Toshiba, and Kawasaki, this impressive machine was a cornerstone of the Japan Freight Railway Company.
With a top speed of 65 km/h and weighing 77 tons, the ED16 is designed for robustness and efficiency, operating on a 1.5 kV DC electric system.
Its dimensions, 2.81 m wide and 3.94 m high, speak to its imposing presence on Japanese tracks.
Explore the history of this iconic locomotive and its significant role in the evolution of Japanese railways.
Toshiba ED16 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Toshiba, Kawasaki | |
| Top speed | 65 km/h40 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Width | 2.81 m9 ft 3 in | |
| Height | 3.94 m12 ft 11 in | |
| Weight | 77 t169,756 lb |
Operators of the Toshiba ED16
Railway companies that have operated the ED16, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Japan Freight Railway Company | JR Freight ED16 | Japan |
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