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Electric locomotive

Toshiba ED16

Built by Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Toshiba, Kawasaki

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Weight
77 t
169,756 lb

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
Built byMitsubishi, Hitachi, Toshiba, Kawasaki
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Width2.81 m9 ft 3 in
Height3.94 m12 ft 11 in
Weight77 t169,756 lb

Operators of the Toshiba ED16

Railway companies that have operated the ED16, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Japan Freight Railway CompanyJR Freight ED16Japan

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