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JR Freight class EH500
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Japan | 1997
82 produced
EH500 11 in September 2010 passing through Omiya Station
EH500 11 in September 2010 passing through Omiya Station
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General
Built1997-2013
ManufacturerToshiba
Axle configB-B+B-B 
Gauge3 ft 6 in (Cape gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length82 ft 0 1/4 in
Wheelbase28 ft 6 1/2 in
Rigid wheelbase8 ft 2 7/16 in
Service weight296,301 lbs
Adhesive weight296,301 lbs
Axle load37,038 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - AC/DC
Electric system20,000 V 60 Hz, 20,000 V 50 Hz, 1,500 V
Hourly power5,364 hp (4,000 kW)
Top speed62 mph
Starting effort54,179 lbf
Calculated Values
electric locomotive
freight
multi-system
two-section
three-phase AC
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