JGR Class 160

The JGR Class 160 is a class of steam locomotive that was formerly operated in Japan.

History

A total of six Class 160 locomotives were imported from the UK in 1871 and 1874.^[1] Built by Sharp, Stewart and Company, four locomotives were imported in 1871, with two more added in 1874.^[1]

Preservation

Locomotive No. 165 is preserved in operating condition at Meiji-mura in Aichi Prefecture, the oldest operating steam locomotive in Japan.^[1] While the boiler was replaced in 1985, the rest of the locomotive dates from the 1800s.^[1]

References

1 2 3 4Sasada, Masahiro (25 November 2014). 国鉄&JR保存車大全2015-2016[JNR & JR Preserved Rolling Stock Complete Guide 2015-2016] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. p. 67. ISBN 978-4863209282.

[sasada2014-1] 1 2 3 4Sasada, Masahiro (25 November 2014). 国鉄&JR保存車大全2015-2016[JNR & JR Preserved Rolling Stock Complete Guide 2015-2016] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. p. 67. ISBN 978-4863209282.

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JGR Class 160

History

Preservation

See also

References

関連するトピック

steam locomotive

Japan

Sharp, Stewart and Company

Meiji-mura