JNR Class ED15

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Class ED15
JNR
Number in class3
NumbersED15 1 - 3
Retired1960
Preserved1
DispositionAll withdrawn

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

Three locomotives were built by

Japanese Government Railways (JGR) numbering scheme, the locomotives became Class ED15 from 1928.[1]

The locomotives were initially used on

The locomotives were withdrawn from service between 1959 and 1960.[1]

  • ED15 1 drawing
    ED15 1 drawing
  • ED15 2 drawing
    ED15 2 drawing
  • ED15 3 drawing
    ED15 3 drawing

Preservation

ED15 1 is preserved at the Hitachi Mito Factory in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki.[1]

Classification

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

Mechanical Engineering Heritage (Japan), No. 45: Type ED15 Electric Locomotive.

References