JNR Class C56


The Class C56 is a type of 2-6-0 steam locomotive built by the Japanese Government Railways from 1935 to 1939, and later operated by Japanese National Railways. They were numbered C56 1-C56 164 a total of 164 were built from 1935-1939 locomotives numbered C56 1-C56 90 and C56 161-C56 164 were sent to other countries in Asia during the Second World War. The locomotives were retired in 1974

History

A total of 164 Class C56 locomotives were built between 1935 and 1939.
Locomotives C56 1 to 90 and 161 to 164 were sent to Asian countries occupied by Japan during World War II.

Preserved examples

A number of Class C56 locomotives are preserved in Japan and other Asian countries. C56 160 is maintained in operating condition by JR West for use on main line steam specials.