C59 1-C59 172 later renumbered C59 1-C59 132,C59 156-C59 196
Retired
1970
Disposition
Three (C59 1, C59 161, and C59 164) preserved; remainder scrapped
TheClass C59is a type of4-6-2steam locomotive built byJapanese National Railways.The C classification indicates three sets of driving wheels. The C59 could haul 17passenger cars.World War IIlimited their use as express trains, a function for which they were designed. C59s were transferred toKyushuafter electrification of the trunk lines after the war.[1]They were rebuilt into 47Class C60Hudson Rebuilds between 1953 and 1961 at the railway'sHamamatsuworks andKoriyamaworks. In 1970, the locomotives were retired. Only three are preserved. C59 1 is preserved at theKyushu RailwayHistory Museum on display. C59 164 is preserved at theKyoto Railway Museum.C59 161 is preserved at theHiroshima Children’s Museum.They were designed byHideo Shima.
Japanese Government Railway Steam Locomotives