JNR Class C59

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Class C59
JNR C59 161 20080706.jpg
Preserved type C59 locomotive
Type and origin
Reference:[1]
Power typeSteam
BuilderKisha Seizō, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Rolling Stock Company, Hitachi
Build date1941-1947
Total produced173 (47 rebuilt to Class C60 Hudson Rebuilds 1953-1961 by the JNR)
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte4-6-2 Pacific 47 (Rebuilt to Class C60 4-6-4 Hudson Rebuild)
Gauge1,067 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)
Wheelbase10.02 m (32 ft 10 in)
Length21.575 m (70 ft 9.4 in)
Loco weight79.75 t
Total weight134.63 t
Fuel typeCoal
Fuel capacity10 t
Water cap25 m3 (6,604 US gal)
Firebox:
 • Firegrate area		3.27 m2 (35 sq ft)
Boiler pressure16 kg/cm2 (230 lbf/in2)
Heating surface136.8 m2 (1,473 sq ft)
Superheater:
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 • Heating area80.9 m2 (871 sq ft)
CylindersTwo
Cylinder size52 cm × 66 cm (20 in × 26 in)
Valve gearWalschaerts
Performance figures
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Career
NumbersC59 1-C59 172 later renumbered C59 1-C59 132,C59 156-C59 196
Retired1970
DispositionThree (C59 1, C59 161, and C59 164) preserved; remainder scrapped

The Class C59 is a type of 4-6-2 steam locomotive built by Japanese National Railways. The C classification indicates three sets of driving wheels. The C59 could haul 17 passenger cars. World War II limited their use 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] They were rebuilt into 47 Class C60 Hudson Rebuilds between 1953 and 1961 at the railway's Hamamatsu works and Koriyama works. In 1970, the locomotives were retired. Only three are preserved. C59 1 is preserved at the Kyushu Railway History Museum on display. C59 164 is preserved at the Kyoto Railway Museum. C59 161 is preserved at the Hiroshima Children’s Museum. They were designed by Hideo Shima .

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References[]

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