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Japanese National Railways class DF50
The DF50 was a class of six-axle diesel-electric locomotives built for passenger and freight service. They were early members of a family of Bo-Bo-Bo locomotives built in Japan. Their designation stood for diesel (D),...
General
| Property | Japanese National Railways class DF50 series 0 |
|---|---|
| Built | 1957-1962 |
| Manufacturers | Kisha Seizō, Mitsubishi, Nippon Sharyō |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B-B |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (Cape gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Japanese National Railways class DF50 series 0 |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.40 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.30 m |
| Service weight | 85.1 t |
| Adhesive weight | 85.1 t |
| Axle load | 14.2 t |
| Fuel capacity | 2,000 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | Japanese National Railways class DF50 series 0 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Sulzer 8LDA25A |
| Engine type | 8-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | Japanese National Railways class DF50 series 0 |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 780 kW (1,061 PS) |
| Top speed | 90 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | Japanese National Railways class DF50 series 0 |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.2 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
