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Japanese National Railways class 72
The poor manufacturing quality and high wear and tear of the class 63 meant that from 1952 the improved vehicles of the class 72 were built. For faster and cheaper production in wartime, some reinforcements in the bod...
General
| Property | Japanese National Railways class 72Remove |
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| Built | 1952-1958 |
| Manufacturers | Niitsu, Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyō, Kisha Seizō, Nippon Sharyō, Teikoku Sharyō, Tokyu Car |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (Cape gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Japanese National Railways class 72Remove |
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| Length | 20.00 m |
Power
| Property | Japanese National Railways class 72Remove |
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| Power source | electric - DC |
| Electric systems | 1.500 V |
| Top speed | 95 km/h |
