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Japanese National Railways class DF50
The DF50 was a class of six-axle diesel-electric locomotives built for passenger and freight service. They were early members of a family of Bo-Bo-Bo locomotives built in Japan. Their designation stood for diesel (D),...
| Japanese National Railways class DF50Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | series 500 |
| Built | 1958-1963 |
| Manufacturers | Hitachi;Kawasaki;Toshiba |
| Wheel arrangement | BoBoBo |
| Gauge | 1067 mm |
| Length | 16400 mm |
| Service mass | 84500 kg |
| Top speed | 90 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | MAN V6V 22/30mA |
General
| Property | Japanese National Railways class DF50series 500 |
|---|---|
| Built | 1958-1963 |
| Manufacturers | Hitachi, Kawasaki, Toshiba |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B-B |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Japanese National Railways class DF50series 500 |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.40 m |
| Service mass | 84.5 t |
| Adhesion mass | 84.5 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.30 m |
| Axle load | 14.1 t |
Power plant
| Property | Japanese National Railways class DF50series 500 |
|---|---|
| Engine | MAN V6V 22/30mA |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | Japanese National Railways class DF50series 500 |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 883 kW (1,201 PS) |
| Top speed | 90 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | Japanese National Railways class DF50series 500 |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.4 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
