Toshiba YAM-1

Built by Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Toshiba

Weight

52 t

114,640 lb

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1964–1966

20 units

Overview of the Toshiba YAM-1

Explore the YAM-1, a robust electric locomotive engineered for Indian Railways.

Built by industry leaders Mitsubishi, Hitachi, and Toshiba between 1964 and 1966, this powerful machine is designed for the 1000 mm gauge railway lines of India.

Weighing 52 tons, the YAM-1 is equipped with a reliable 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric system, making it a dependable workhorse for various railway operations.

Its classification as IR YAM-1 signifies its significant contribution to the nation's rail transport network during its service life.

Toshiba YAM-1 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Toshiba · 1964–196620 units
Electric systems	25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
Weight	52 t114,640 lb	114,640 lb