Various Japanese works, including Kisha Seizō and Kawasaki
JNR Class D51
Japanese National Railways D51
Japan · 1936
Specification
| Class | Japanese National Railways D51 |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | Degoichi, D51 |
| Builder | Various Japanese works, including Kisha Seizō and Kawasaki |
| Year introduced | 1936 |
| Country built | Japan |
| Region | Japan |
| Operators | Japanese Government Railways, Japanese National Railways |
| Era | Golden-age steam |
| Motive power | Steam |
| Role | Freight |
| Whyte | 2-8-2 |
| UIC | 1′D1′ |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-8-2 |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm — 3 ft 6 in Cape gauge |
| Quantity built | 1,115 |
| Power | The standard Japanese freight Mikado |
| Tractive effort | About 145 kN |
| Top speed | 85 km/h · 53 mph |
| Weight | About 78 tonnes engine |
| Length | About 19.7 m engine and tender |
| Status | Operational heritage |