JNR Class C62

JNR Class C62
C62 3 hauling the Niseko tourist train in 1994
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
DesignerHideo Shima
BuilderHitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Rolling Stock Company, Kisha Seizō
Total produced49
Rebuild date1948-1949 (From Class D52)
Specifications
Configuration:
 • Whyte4-6-4 Hudson
Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Driver dia.1,750 mm (5 ft 9 in)
Length21.475 m (70 ft 5.5 in)
Loco weight88.83 t (87.43 long tons; 97.92 short tons)
Total weight145.17 t (142.88 long tons; 160.02 short tons)
Valve gearWalschaerts
Performance figures
Maximum speed81 mph 130 km/h
Tractive effort13,870 kgf (30,600 lbf)
Career
Retired1971–1973
Disposition5 preserved, remainder scrapped

The Class C62 (C62形) is a type of 4-6-4 steam locomotive designed by Hideo Shima and built by the Japanese National Railways (JNR). The "C" classification indicates three sets of driving wheels. The C62 was rebuilt with the boilers of older Class D52 2-8-2 locomotives.