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Electric locomotive

Toshiba ED79

Built by Toshiba, JR Freight

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
1,900 kW
2,548 hp
Weight
68 t
149,914 lb
Length
14.3 m
46 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Toshiba ED79

Discover the ED79 electric locomotive, a cornerstone of Japanese railway transport.

Manufactured by Toshiba and JR Freight, this powerful machine entered service with the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaidō).

With a power output of 1900 kW and a top speed of 100 km/h, the ED79 is built for demanding track conditions.

Its Bo'Bo' axle configuration and 1067 mm gauge provide remarkable stability for its operations.

Measuring 14.3 meters in length, it integrates seamlessly into Japanese railway infrastructure.

The ED79 operates on a 20 kV AC 60 Hz electric system, showcasing its efficiency and reliability.

This model embodies Japanese railway engineering, ready to tackle any freight transport challenge.

Explore the robustness and performance of this iconic locomotive.

The ED79 represents power and durability on Japan's rails.

Toshiba ED79 technical specifications

Value
SeriesED79
Built byToshiba, JR Freight
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output1,900 kW2,548 hp
Electric systems
  • 20 kV AC 60 Hz
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length14.3 m46 ft 11 in
Width3.07 m10 ft 1 in
Height4.28 m14 ft 1 in
Weight68 t149,914 lb

Operators of the Toshiba ED79

Railway companies that have operated the ED79, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Hokkaido Railway CompanyJR Hokkaidō ED79Japan

Toshiba ED79 photos

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