JNR Class EH10

The EH10 class of electric locomotives were Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′ wheel arrangement two-unit DC freight locomotives operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR) in Japan from 1954 until 1982.[1][2]

Class EH10
EH10 16
Type and origin Power type Electric Builder Toshiba, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hitachi Build date 1954-1957
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′ Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) Length 22,500 mm (73 ft 10 in) Width 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) Height 3,960 mm (13 ft 0 in) Loco weight 116 tons Electric system/s 1,500 V DC Traction motors DC
Performance figures Maximum speed 110 km/h (70 mph) Power output 2,530 kW Tractive effort 191.0 kN
Career Operators Japanese National Railways Number in class 64 Disposition All withdrawn

The exterior was designed by industrial designer Masao Hagiwara.

The EH10 was used for 1,200 tonne freight trains on the Tōkaidō Main Line between Tokyo (Shiodome) and Osaka (Umeda).

Preserved examples

One example, EH10 61, is preserved at Higashi-Awaji Minami Park in Osaka.

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  Preserved EH10 61 in August 2013.[2]

Classification

The EH0 classification for this locomotive type is explained below.

• E: Electric locomotive
• H: Eight driving axles
• 10: Locomotive with a maximum speed of 85 km/h or less

See also

• JR Freight Class EH200
• JR Freight Class EH500
• JR Freight Class EH800

References

1. Inoue, Kōichi (1999). 国鉄機関車事典: 蒸気・電気・ディーゼル機関車66形式 国鉄機関車辞典 [JNR Locomotive Encyclopedia] (in Japanese). Japan: Sankaido. p. 100–101. ISBN 978-4-381-10338-3.
2. Sasada, Masahiro (25 November 2014). 国鉄&jr 保存車大全 2015-2016 国鉄&JR保存車大全2015-2016 [JNR & JR Preserved Rolling Stock Complete Guide 2015-2016] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. p. 30, 122. ISBN 978-4863209282.