JNR Class C59

Class C59

Preserved type C59 locomotive
Type and origin
Reference:[1]
Power type Steam
Builder Kisha Seizō, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Rolling Stock Company, Hitachi
Build date 1941-1947
Total produced 173
Specifications
Configuration 4-6-2 Pacific
Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Leading dia. 860 mm (2 ft 10 in)
Driver dia. 1,750 mm (5 ft 9 in)
Trailing dia. 860 mm (2 ft 10 in)
Wheelbase 10.02 m (32 ft 10 in)
Length 21.575 m (70 ft 9.4 in)
Loco weight 79.75 t
Total weight 134.63 t
Fuel type Coal
Fuel capacity 10 t
Water cap 25 m3 (6,604 US gal)
Firebox:
 • Firegrate area		 3.27 m2 (35 sq ft)
Boiler pressure 16 kg/cm2 (230 lbf/in2)
Heating surface 136.8 m2 (1,473 sq ft)
Superheater:
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 • Heating area 80.9 m2 (871 sq ft)
Cylinders Two
Cylinder size 52 cm × 66 cm (20 in × 26 in)
Valve gear Walschaerts

The Class C59 is a type of 4-6-2 steam locomotive built by Japanese National Railways (JNR). The C classification indicates three sets of driving wheels. The C59 could haul 17 passenger cars. World War II limited the use of C59s as express trains, a function for which they were designed. C59s were transferred to Kyushu after electrification of the trunk lines after the war.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Naotaka Hirota Steam Locomotives of Japan (1972) Kodansha International Ltd. pp.60&97 ISBN 0-87011-185-X
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