JNR Class C11
JR Hokkaido C11 207 hauling a Niseko tourist service in September 2014
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| Type and origin | |
|---|---|
| Power type | Steam |
| Builder | Hitachi, Kisha, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo |
| Total produced | 381 |
| Specifications | |
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| Configuration | 2-6-4T |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Leading dia. | 860 mm (34 in) |
| Driver dia. | 1,520 mm (60 in) |
| Trailing dia. | 860 mm (34 in) |
| Length | 12,650 mm (498 in) |
| Width | 2,936 mm (115.6 in) |
| Height | 3,900 mm (150 in) |
| Loco weight | 66.05 t |
| Cylinder size | 450 mm diameter x 610 mm |
The Class C11 (C11形?) is a type of 2-6-4T steam locomotive built by the Japanese Government Railways and the Japanese National Railways from 1932 to 1947. A total of 381 Class C11 locomotives were built.
The Class C11 was based on the earlier 2-6-4T Class C10 type built in 1930.
50 Class C11 locomotives are preserved, as listed below, with five in working order.
As of September 2016[update], C11 207 is on loan to the private railway operator Tobu Railway for use on the Tobu Kinugawa Line between Shimo-Imaichi and Kinugawa-Onsen stations from August 2017.
C11 171 in 2002
C11 190 in August 2012
C11 207 in October 2007
C11 227 repainted to look like Thomas the Tank Engine on the Oigawa Railway in August 2014
C11 325 in May 2014
C11 1 at Ome Railway Park in May 2006
C11 191 in January 2015
C11 224 in August 2009
C11 257 in January 2009
C11 292 in February 2008
C11 312 while still in service, April 1997
C11 351 in July 2009
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