JNR Class C57

JNR Class C57
C57 1 on an SL Yamaguchi service on the Yamaguchi Line in May 2017.
Technical specifications
Manufacturer(s)	Hitachi, Kawasaki Sharyō, Kisha Seizō, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Build date	1937 – 1947
Total produced	201
Classification	4-6-2
Dimensions	20,280 mm × Unknown × 3,945 mm
Rail gauge	3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm)
Valve gear	Walschaerts
Cylinders	2
Boiler pressure	227.5 psi
Firegrate area	11.4 m²
Fuel type	Coal
Heating area	41.4 m²
Performance figures
Maximum speed	100 km/h
Starting power-output	1,290 PS
Continuous power-output	1,040 PS
Tractive effort	12,820 kg
Factor of adhesion	10,330 kg
Service information
Years in-service	1937 – 1975
Running numbers	C57 1 – C57 202
Disposition details
Preserved	32
Number operational	3
Number scrapped	169

The JNR Class C57 is a 4-6-2 Pacific-type steam locomotive built for the JNR from 1937 to 1947.

History

The C57s were used mainly as passenger locomotives, hauling passenger services around most of the country with the exception of Shikoku; some were exported to Taiwan. The locomotives were retired in 1975. 32 C57s are preserved around Japan, with four preserved in Taiwan.

2 of the 32 C57s in Japan, C57 1 and C57 180, are preserved in working order. CT273 in Taiwan (ex-C57 3) is preserved in working order.

The locomotives earned the nickname of "Lady" due to various reasons and is popularly known as Shigonana (C57 in Japanese) among railfans.

Preservation

Main article: JNR Class C57/Preservation

Thirty-two locomotives have been preserved.

Gallery

• Gallery

References

• Wikipedia.org