Toshiba EH800

Built by Toshiba

Top speed

110 km/h

68 mph

Power output

4,000 kW

5,364 hp

Weight

134 t

295,419 lb

Length

25 m

82 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

2012

Overview of the Toshiba EH800

Discover the EH800, a powerful electric locomotive built by Toshiba in 2012 for freight operations in Japan.

This impressive machine boasts a Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' axle configuration and an output of 4000 kW, making it a formidable presence on the rails.

With a length of 25 meters and weighing 134 tons, the EH800 can achieve a top speed of 110 km/h and delivers a substantial tractive effort of 241 kN.

Operating on a 1067 mm gauge and compatible with 25 kV AC 50 Hz and 20 kV AC 60 Hz electrical systems, it is perfectly suited for the demands of the Japan Freight Railway Company.

Its robust design and advanced technical specifications ensure reliability and efficiency in transporting goods across the Japanese railway network.

Toshiba EH800 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Toshiba · 2012
Top speed	110 km/h68 mph	68 mph
Power output	4,000 kW5,364 hp	5,364 hp
Tractive effort	241 kN54,179 lbf	54,179 lbf
Electric systems	25 kV AC 50 Hz 20 kV AC 60 Hz
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'
Length	25 m82 ft 0 in	82 ft 0 in
Width	2.81 m9 ft 3 in	9 ft 3 in
Weight	134 t295,419 lb	295,419 lb