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Japanese National Railways class DD51

DD51 1803 in 2007 as a work train locomotive

Although it has a central cab that is most often seen on shunters, the DD51 is a diesel locomotive for mainline passenger and freight traffic. Enough power was ensured by two 1,000-hp and later 1,100-hp engines, one o...

Japanese National Railways class DD51Remove
Variant
20-53, series 500
Built 1962-1978
Manufacturers Hitachi;Kawasaki;Mitsubishi
Wheel arrangement B2B
Gauge 1067 mm
Length 18000 mm
Service mass 84000 kg
Top speed 95 km/h
Power
Engine DML61Z

General

Property Japanese National Railways class DD51
20-53, series 500
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Built 1962-1978
Manufacturers Hitachi, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi
Wheel arrangement B-2-B
Gauge 1,067 mm

Dimensions and weights

Property Japanese National Railways class DD51
20-53, series 500
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Length 18.00 m
Service mass 84 t
Adhesion mass 60 t
Axle load 15 t

Power plant

Property Japanese National Railways class DD51
20-53, series 500
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Engine DML61Z
Engine type 2x V12 diesel

Power

Property Japanese National Railways class DD51
20-53, series 500
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Power source diesel-hydraulic
Indicated power 1,633 kW (2,220 PS)
Top speed 95 km/h
Starting effort 165.0 kN

Calculated values

Property Japanese National Railways class DD51
20-53, series 500
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Factor of adhesion 1 : 3.57
Power-to-weight ratio 19.4 kW/t
Adhesive weight/Total 1 : 1.40
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