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Japanese National Railways class EF57
Japan | 1940 | 15 produced
National Diet Library
General
Built1940-1943
ManufacturerHitachi, Kawasaki
Axle config2-C+C-2 
Gauge3 ft 6 in (Cape gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length65 ft 4 1/4 in
Service weight244,316 lbs
Adhesive weight184,527 lbs
Axle load30,754 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - DC
Electric system1,500 V
Hourly power2,213 hp (1,650 kW)
Top speed59 mph
Starting effort20,907 lbf
Calculated Values
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last changed: 10 2023
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