- Source: JNR Class C53
The Class C53 (C53形) is a type of 4-6-2 steam locomotive built in Japan from 1928 to 1929. The locomotives were designed by Hideo Shima and built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries Rolling Stock Company, Kisha Seizo, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. A total of 97 Class C53 locomotives were built.
The locomotives are notable for being the only non-experimental three-cylinder locomotives in Japan's railway history. They used the Gresley conjugated valve gear, which enabled high performance on the mainline. However, their mechanical complexity led to a short service life, especially after better-performing locomotives, such as the Class C59 and C62, entered production in the 1940s. All 97 locomotives were retired by 1950.
Preserved examples
Today, only one Class C53 locomotive has been preserved in Japan, C53 45, at the Kyoto Railway Museum (formerly Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum).
See also
Japan Railways locomotive numbering and classification
JNR Class C52
JNR Class C54
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- JNR Class C53
- C53
- JNR Class C52
- JNR Class C54
- Hideo Shima
- JGR Class 8900
- Tsubame (train)
- Kyoto Railway Museum
- Tōkaidō Main Line
- Streamliner
