[Model/Name] Model
C51
This mid-sized passenger locomotive with a total of 239 being produced from 1919 to 1928. The C51 pulled the " Tsubame " Super Express, which went into operation in 1930. This was the first locomotive
to use large 175cm drive wheels to achieve high-speed, the method was
adopted by other large locomotives that were manufactured later. The No.239
with Compound Air Compressor and Feed Water Heater.
No. |
239 |
Weight
[Operating Equipment] (tons)
|
approx. 114 (including
the coal car) |
Dimensions
|
Max.
Length (mm)
|
19,994 (including
the coal car) |
| |
Wheel Diameter
(mm)
|
1,750 |
Max.
Operating Speed (km/h)
|
110 |
Produced
at
|
Steam Locomotive Manufacturing
Yard |
Years Manufactured |
1927 |
