Hitachi, Kawasaki and Kisha Seizō
JNR Class C62
Japanese National Railways C62
Japan · 1948
Specification
| Class | Japanese National Railways C62 |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | C62, Hudson |
| Builder | Hitachi, Kawasaki and Kisha Seizō |
| Year introduced | 1948 |
| Country built | Japan |
| Region | Japan |
| Operators | Japanese National Railways |
| Era | Golden-age steam |
| Motive power | Steam |
| Role | Express |
| Whyte | 4-6-4 |
| UIC | 2′C2′ |
| Wheel arrangement | 4-6-4 |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm — 3 ft 6 in Cape gauge |
| Quantity built | 49 |
| Power | The largest Japanese passenger steam design |
| Tractive effort | About 136 kN |
| Top speed | 129 km/h · 80 mph |
| Weight | About 88 tonnes engine |
| Length | About 21.5 m engine and tender |
| Status | Preserved |