Toshiba JNR ED76

Built by Hitachi, Mitsubishi, Toshiba

Weight

87 t

191,802 lb

Length

17.4 m

57 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1965–1979

Axle arrangement

Bo'2'Bo'

Overview of the Toshiba JNR ED76

Explore the JNR ED76 electric locomotive, a vital part of Japan's railway heritage.

Built by industry giants Hitachi, Mitsubishi, and Toshiba from 1965 to 1979, this powerful machine operates on the 1067 mm gauge network, a staple of Japanese railways.

With its distinctive Bo'2'Bo' axle arrangement, the ED76 has proudly served both the Japan Freight Railway Company and the Kyushu Railway Company.

Renowned for its strength and dependability, it represents a significant achievement in Japanese rail engineering.

This electric locomotive, ideal for freight operations, embodies efficiency and durability on the rails.

Toshiba JNR ED76 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hitachi, Mitsubishi, Toshiba · 1965–1979
Electric systems	20 kV AC 60 Hz
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'2'Bo'
Length	17.4 m57 ft 1 in	57 ft 1 in
Width	2.81 m9 ft 3 in	9 ft 3 in
Weight	87 t191,802 lb	191,802 lb