JNR Class C59

The Class C59 is a type of 4-6-2 steam locomotive built by Japanese National Railways (JNR). The C classification indicates three sets of driving wheels. The C59 could haul 17 passenger cars. World War II limited the use of C59s as express trains, a function for which they were designed. C59s were transferred to Kyushu after electrification of the trunk lines after the war.[1]

Class C59
Preserved type C59 locomotive
Type and origin Reference:[1] Power type Steam Builder Kisha Seizō, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Rolling Stock Company, Hitachi Build date 1941-1947 Total produced 173
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 4-6-2 Pacific Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) Leading dia. 860 mm (2 ft 10 in) Driver dia. 1,750 mm (5 ft 9 in) Trailing dia. 860 mm (2 ft 10 in) Wheelbase 10.02 m (32 ft 10 in) Length 21.575 m (70 ft 9.4 in) Loco weight 79.75 t Total weight 134.63 t Fuel type Coal Fuel capacity 10 t Water cap 25 m3 (6,604 US gal) Firebox:  • Firegrate area 3.27 m2 (35 sq ft) Boiler pressure 16 kg/cm2 (230 lbf/in2) Heating surface 136.8 m2 (1,473 sq ft) Superheater: ​  • Heating area 80.9 m2 (871 sq ft) Cylinders Two Cylinder size 52 cm × 66 cm (20 in × 26 in) Valve gear Walschaerts