JNR Class C56
C56 160 on a steam special in February 2012
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| Type and origin | |
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| Power type | Steam |
| Builder | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hitachi, Nippon Sharyo, , Kisha Seizō |
| Build date | 1935-1939 |
| Specifications | |
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| Configuration | 2-6-0 Mogul |
| Gauge |
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| Driver dia. | 1,400 mm (4 ft 7 in) |
| Length | 14,325 mm (47 ft 0 in) |
| Total weight | 65.53 t (64.50 long tons; 72.23 short tons) |
| Performance figures | |
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| Tractive effort | 8,290 kg (18,280 lb) |
The Class C56 is a type of 2-6-0 steam locomotive built by the Japanese Government Railways (JGR) from 1935 to 1939, and later operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR).
A total of 164 Class C56 locomotives were built between 1935 and 1939.
Locomotives C56 1 to 90 and 161 to 164 were sent to Asian countries occupied by Japan during World War II.
A number of Class C56 locomotives are preserved in Japan and other Asian countries. C56 160 is maintained in operating condition by JR West for use on main line steam specials.
Preserved C56 23 in Thailand
C56 31 preserved inside the Yushukan Museum in Tokyo
C56 44 operating on the Oigawa Railway in August 2012
Preserved C56 92 in October 2012
Preserved C56 96 in August 2009
Preserved C56 101 in August 2015
Preserved C56 149 in August 2009
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