JNR Class ED15
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The Class ED15 (ED15形) was an electric locomotive formerly operated in Japan from 1926 until 1960.[1] The Class ED15 was the first mainline electric locomotive type to be built domestically in Japan.[1]
History
[edit]Three locomotives were built by Hitachi in Mito, Ibaraki, in 1926, based on electric locomotives previously imported from overseas.[1] Initially designated Class 1070 under the original Japanese Government Railways (JGR) numbering scheme, the locomotives became Class ED15 from 1928.[1]
The locomotives were initially used on Tokaido Main Line freight services, and were later employed on the Chuo Main Line.[1]
The locomotives were withdrawn from service between 1959 and 1960.[1]
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ED15 1 drawing
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ED15 2 drawing
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ED15 3 drawing
Preservation
[edit]ED15 1 is preserved at the Hitachi Mito Factory in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki.[1]
Classification
[edit]The ED15 classification for this locomotive type is explained below.
- E: Electric locomotive
- D: Four driving axles
- 15: Locomotive with maximum speed 85 km/h or less
See also
[edit]Mechanical Engineering Heritage (Japan), No. 45: Type ED15 Electric Locomotive.
References
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