The Class C59 is a type of 4-6-2 steam locomotive built by Japanese National Railways (JNR). The C classification indicates three sets of driving wheels. The C59 could haul 17 passenger cars. World War II limited the use of C59s as express trains a function for which they were designed. C59s were transferred to Kyushu after electrification of the trunk lines after the war.
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length (km)
21.575
active years end year
1947-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1941-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
builder
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Rolling Stock Company, Hitachi
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