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JNR Class C11

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Power type
  
Steam

Configuration
  
2-6-4T

Leading dia.
  
860 mm (34 in)

Total produced
  
381

Gauge
  
1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

JNR Class C11

Builder
  
Hitachi, Kisha, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo

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.

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Overview

The Class C11 was based on the earlier 2-6-4T Class C10 type built in 1930.

Preserved examples

50 Class C11 locomotives are preserved, as listed below, with five in working order.

Operational

  • C11 171: Operated by JR Hokkaido and based at Asahikawa Depot
  • C11 190: Operated by Oigawa Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture
  • C11 207: Operated by JR Hokkaido and based at Asahikawa Depot
  • C11 227: Operated by Oigawa Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture
  • C11 325: Operated by Mooka Railway in Tochigi Prefecture
  • As of September 2016, C11 207 is on loan to the private railway operator Tobu Railway for use on the Tobu Kinugawa Line between Shimo-Imaichi and Kinugawa-Onsen stations from August 2017.

    References

    JNR Class C11 Wikipedia