Japan Government Railway 2-8-2 Class D50, 2-8-4 Class D60 Steam Locomotive
Japan Government Railway 2-8-2 Class D50, 2-8-4 Class D60 Steam Locomotive
Breif history of Steam Locomotives Class D50, D60
This is the breakthrough locomotive at end of Taisho-Era, called class 9900 at first, changed name to class D50 in 1928.
The layout of 2-8-2 was followed for class D51, D52.
Because their high power allowed them to pull 1,000 tons train, railway facilities in Japan were based on this locomotive.
So this locomotive was a breakthrough too in transport history in Japan.
After years, this was renovated into class D60, 2-8-4 layout, because of getting old and converting to low-class lines.
These are meritorious locomotives running in Japanese steam locomotives’ last years.
Preserved 2 cars as D50, and 4 cars as D60.
Spec in Game
Class D50
Available: 1923-1971
Power: 857.8 kW
Traffic Effort: 195.1 kN
Top Speed: 85 km/h
Weight: 127.4 t
Class D60
Available : 1951-1974
Power: 798.7 kW
Traffic Effort: 181.7 kN
Top Speed: 85 km/h
Weight: 130.56 t
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