loco-info.com - Japanese National Railways class DF50

Dimensions and Weights
Length	53 ft 9 11/16 in
Rigid wheelbase	7 ft 6 9/16 in
Service weight	179,015 lbs	187,613 lbs	177,692 lbs	186,290 lbs
Adhesive weight	179,015 lbs	187,613 lbs	177,692 lbs	186,290 lbs
Axle load	29,983 lbs	31,306 lbs	29,762 lbs	31,085 lbs

Boiler

Boiler

Variant	series 000 freight	series 000 passenger	series 500 freight	series 500 passenger

Power Plant

Power Plant

Power
Power source	diesel-electric
Hourly power	805 hp (600 kW)	885 hp (660 kW)
Top speed	56 mph
Engine	8LDA25A	V6V 22/30mA
Engine type	8-cyl. diesel	V6 diesel
Engine output	1,046 hp (780 kW)	1,184 hp (883 kW)

Calculated Values
Power-to-weight ratio	0.0045 hp/lb	0.0043 hp/lb	0.0050 hp/lb	0.0048 hp/lb
Adhesive weight/Total	1 : 1.00

diesel locomotive

freight

passenger

last changed: 09 2023

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