JNR C58 Class Steam Locomotive
This locomotive type, the only Japan National Railways (JNR) tender locomotive with a 2-6-2 axle arrangement, was manufactured from 1938 to 1947 by Kisha Seizo and Kawasaki. In addition, 14 more were built by Kisha Seizo and Kawasaki between 1941 and 1943 for the Sakhalin Agency Railway. The Sakhalin Agency Railway was later said to be incorporated into JNR. In 1941, two additional units were produced by Kisha Seizo for private railways. This locomotive was a medium-sized locomotive used on branch lines for both passenger and freight service. It incorporated modern design elements and the appearance of the type D51. It was intended to be the common successor to the 8620 class and 9600 class locomotives. During the Pacific War, 25 of them were offered to the military and used in Southeast Asia. It was used in various locations for passenger and freight service or for switching until 1974. Currently, one locomotive is preserved in operating condition by Chichibu Railway, while about 44 others are statically preserved.
Data of C58 Class
| Wheel arrangement | 2-6-2 | Driving Wheel Diameter(mm) | 1,520 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loco. Weight in Working Order(t) | 58.70 | Max Axle Weight(t) | 13.52 |
| Tender Weight in Working Order(t) | 41.50 | Boiler Pressure(kg/cm²) | 16.00 |
| Heating Surface Area(㎡) | 137.60 | Cylinder Dimensions(mm) | 480×610 |
| Grate Area(㎡) | 2.15 | Overall Length(mm) | 18,275 |
| Boiler Water Capacity (m³) | 4.60 | Total Height(mm) | 3,940 |
| Loading Capacity of Water(m³) | 17.0 | Locomotive Length(mm) | 12,960 |
| Fuel Capacity(t) | 6.0 | Tender Length(mm) | 7,125 |
| Weight on Driving Wheels(t) | 40.52 | Boiler Center Height(mm) | 2,400 |