JNR Class C56

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Class C56
JRW SL-Kitabiwako-gou C56-160.JPG
C56 160 on a steam special in February 2012
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
DesignerHideo Shima
Builder
Build date1935-1939
Total produced164
Specifications
Configuration:
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 •  Whyte 2-6-0 Mogul
 •  UIC 1′C h2
Gauge
  • 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
  • 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge
    (SRT / Burma Railway)
Driver dia.1,400 mm (4 ft 7 in)
Length14,325 mm (47 ft 0 in)
Total weight65.53 t (64.50 long tons; 72.23 short tons)
Performance figures
Maximum speed75 km/h (47 mph)
Tractive effort 8,290 kg (18,280 lb)
Career
Operators
Number in class164
NumbersC56 1-C56 164
NicknamesShigoroku, Pony of the Plateau
Retired1974
Disposition34 preserved (including 2 operational units) remainder scrapped

The Class C56 is a type of 2-6-0 steam locomotive built by the Japanese Government Railways (JGR) from 1935 to 1939, and later operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR). They were numbered C56 1-C56 164 a total of 164 were built from 1935 to 1939 locomotives numbered C56 1-C56 90 and C56 161-C56 164 were sent to other countries in Asia during the Second World War. The locomotives were retired in 1974. They were designed by Hideo Shima.

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History

A total of 164 Class C56 locomotives were built between 1935 and 1939. [1]

Locomotives C56 1 to 90 and 161 to 164 were sent to Asian countries occupied by Japan during World War II. [1] The locomotives are popularly known as Shigoroku, Shigoro (C56 in Japanese) and Pony of the Plateau among railfans.

Preserved examples

A number of Class C56 locomotives are preserved in Japan and other Asian countries. [2] C56 160 is maintained in operating condition by JR West for use on main line steam specials. [1]

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