Class of Japanese 2-6-4T locomotives
Class C11 |
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![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/JNR_C11_207_20140928_002.jpg/300px-JNR_C11_207_20140928_002.jpg) JR Hokkaido C11 207 hauling a Niseko tourist service in September 2014 |
Type and origin |
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Power type | Steam |
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Designer | Hideo Shima |
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Builder | Hitachi, Kisha, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo |
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Build date | 1932-1947 |
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Total produced | 381 |
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Specifications |
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Configuration:
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• Whyte | 2-6-4T |
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Gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
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Leading dia. | 860 mm (34 in) |
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Driver dia. | 1,520 mm (60 in) |
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Trailing dia. | 860 mm (34 in) |
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Length | 12,650 mm (498 in) |
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Width | 2,936 mm (115.6 in) |
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Height | 3,900 mm (150 in) |
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Loco weight | 66.05 t |
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Fuel type | Coal |
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Cylinders | 2 |
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Cylinder size | 450 mm diameter x 610 mm |
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Valve gear | Walschaerts |
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Performance figures |
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Maximum speed | 60 mph (97 km/h) |
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Career |
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Numbers | C11 1-C11 381 |
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Retired | 1971-1975 |
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Disposition | 52 preserved (6 operational), remainder scrapped |
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The Class C11 (C11形) is a type of 2-6-4T steam locomotive built by the Japanese Government Railways and the Japanese National Railways from 1932 to 1947. A total of 381 Class C11 locomotives were built and designed by Hideo Shima .[1]
Overview
The Class C11 was based on the earlier 2-6-4T Class C10 type built in 1930.[1]
Preserved examples
52 Class C11 locomotives are preserved, as listed below, with six in working order.[2]
Operational
- C11 123: Operated by Tobu Railway in Tochigi Prefecture. Operating as SL Taiju.
- C11 171: Operated by JR Hokkaido and based at Asahikawa Depot[2]
- C11 190: Operated by Oigawa Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture[2]
- C11 207: Operated by Tobu Railway in Tochigi Prefecture. Operating as SL Taiju.
- C11 227: Operated by Oigawa Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture.[2]
- C11 325: Operated by Tobu Railway in Tochigi Prefecture. Operating as SL Taiju.
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C11 171 in 2002
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C11 190 in August 2012
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C11 207 in October 2007
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C11 325 in May 2014
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C11 207 in June 2020
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See also
References
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