JNR Class EH10

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Class EH10
EH10 16
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderToshiba, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hitachi
Build date1954-1957
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICBo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′
Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Length22,500 mm (73 ft 10 in)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Height3,960 mm (13 ft 0 in)
Loco weight116 tons
Electric system/s1,500 V DC
Traction motorsDC
Performance figures
Maximum speed110 km/h (70 mph)
Power output2,530 kW
Tractive effort191.0 kN
Career
OperatorsJapanese National Railways
Number in class64
DispositionAll withdrawn

The EH10 class of electric locomotives were Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′ wheel arrangement two-unit DC freight locomotives operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR) in Japan from 1954 until 1982.[1][2]

The exterior was designed by industrial designer Masao Hagiwara.[citation needed]

The EH10 was used for 1,200 tonne freight trains on the Tōkaidō Main Line between Tokyo (Shiodome) and Osaka (Umeda).

Preserved examples

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One example, EH10 61, is preserved at Higashi-Awaji Minami Park in Osaka.

  • Preserved EH10 61 in August 2013.[2]
    Preserved EH10 61 in August 2013.[2]

Classification

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Main article: Japan Railways locomotive numbering and classification

The EH0 classification for this locomotive type is explained below.

  • E: Electric locomotive
  • H: Eight driving axles
  • 10: Locomotive with a maximum speed of 85 km/h or less

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Inoue, Kōichi (1999). 国鉄機関車事典: 蒸気・電気・ディーゼル機関車66形式 国鉄機関車辞典 [JNR Locomotive Encyclopedia] (in Japanese). Japan: Sankaido. p. 100–101. ISBN 978-4-381-10338-3.
  2. ^ a b Sasada, Masahiro (25 November 2014). 国鉄&jr 保存車大全 2015-2016 国鉄&JR保存車大全2015-2016 [JNR & JR Preserved Rolling Stock Complete Guide 2015-2016] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. p. 30, 122. ISBN 978-4863209282.
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