Class C59
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Preserved type C59 locomotive
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Specifications |
Configuration |
4-6-2 Pacific |
Gauge |
1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Leading dia |
860 mm (2 ft 10 in) |
Driver diameter |
1,750 mm (5 ft 9 in) |
Trailing dia |
860 mm (2 ft 10 in) |
Wheelbase |
10.02 m (32 ft 10 in) |
Length |
21.575 m (70 ft 9.4 in) |
Loco weight |
79.75 t |
Loco & tender weight |
134.63 t |
Fuel type |
Coal |
Fuel capacity |
10 t |
Water cap |
25 m3 (6,604 US gal) |
Boiler pressure |
16 kg/cm2 (230 lbf/in2) |
Firegrate area |
3.27 m2 (35 sq ft) |
Heating surface |
136.8 m2 (1,473 sq ft) |
Superheater:
• Heating area |
80.9 m2 (871 sq ft) |
Cylinders |
Two |
Cylinder size |
52 cm × 66 cm (20 in × 26 in) |
Valve gear |
Walschaerts |
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The Class C59 is a type of 4-6-2 steam locomotive built by Japanese National Railways (JNR). The C classification indicates three sets of driving wheels. The C59 could haul 17 passenger cars. World War II limited the use of C59s 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]
See also
References
Japanese Railway Locomotives
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Steam locomotives |
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Diesel locomotives |
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Electric locomotives |
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