JNR Class EF65

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Class EF65
File:EF65-1104.jpg
JR East EF65 1104, February 2021
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderFuji Electric, Kawasaki Sharyō, Kisha, Nippon Sharyo, Toshiba
Build date1965–1979
Total produced308
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICBo'Bo'Bo'
 • CommonwealthBo-Bo-Bo
Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
BogiesDT115B (outer), DT116C (centre)
Wheel diameter1,120 mm (44.09 in)
Length16,500 mm (54 ft 1+5⁄8 in)[1]
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2+1⁄4 in)
Height3,819 mm (12 ft 6+3⁄8 in)
Loco weight96 tonnes
(94 long tons; 106 short tons)
Electric system/s1,500 V DC Overhead catenary
Current pickupPantograph
Traction motorsDC motors (MT52A) (x6)
TransmissionOne-stage reduction gear (18:69)
Loco brakeAir and Electrical regenerative
Train brakesAir
Safety systemsATS-SF
Performance figures
Maximum speed110 km/h (70 mph)
Power output2.55 MW (3,420 hp)
Tractive effort199.43 kN (44,830 lbf)
Career
OperatorsJNR, JR West, JR East, JR Freight
Number in class52 (as of 1 April 2016)
Delivered1965
Preserved7
Disposition52 still in service[2]

The Class EF65 (EF65形) is a 6-axle (Bo-Bo-Bo wheel arrangement) DC electric locomotive type operated on passenger and freight services in Japan since 1965. A total of 308 locomotives were built between 1965 and 1979, with 52 still in service as of 1 April 2016.[2]

Variants

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The class was initially divided into the EF65-0 subclass for general freight and the EF65-500 subclass for express freight and passenger use.[3]

  • EF65-0: Numbers EF65 1 – 135
  • EF65-500: Numbers EF65 501 – 542
  • EF65-1000: Numbers EF65 1001 – 1139
  • EF65-2000:

Background and history

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The Class EF65 was designed by Japanese National Railways (JNR) as a standard locomotive type developed from the earlier Class EF60 design for use primarily on the Tokaido Main Line and Sanyo Main Line.[3]

Operations

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During the JNR era, these locomotives were used for freight trains and also for passenger work - primarily hauling night trains such as the Izumo sleeping car limited express and Ginga sleeping car express.

EF65-0

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The EF65-0 subclass was designed for general freight use on the Tokaido Main Line and Sanyo Main Line. 135 locomotives were built between 1965 and 1970.[4]

As of 2016, all EF65-0 locomotives had been withdrawn.[2]

EF67 banker conversions

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Five 6th-batch Class EF65-0 locomotives, numbers EF65 131 to EF65 135, were converted in 1990 and 1991 to become Class EF67-100 banking locomotives for use on the "Senohachi" section of the Sanyo Main Line.[5]

Original number Built Later number Rebuilt
EF65 131 16 July 1970 EF67 102 1 May 1990
EF65 132 20 July 1970 EF67 104 9 November 1990
EF65 133 30 July 1970 EF67 103 29 September 1990
EF65 134 6 August 1970 EF67 101 23 March 1990
EF65 135 20 August 1970 EF67 105 8 March 1991

EF65-500

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The EF65-500 subclass consisted of a total of 42 locomotives, including newly built locomotives and locomotives (EF65 535 - 542) modified from the earlier EF65-0 subclass (EF65 77 - 84) for use on overnight sleeping car services and express freight services operating at a maximum speed of 110 km/h (70 mph).[4]

As of 1 April 2016, only one EF65-500 locomotive, EF65-501, owned by JR East, remained in service.[2]

P/F designation

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Locomotives used for hauling passenger services are referred to as "P" type, and those used for freight services are referred to as "F" type.[3] The original designations are as shown below.[3]

Locomotive number P/F designation
EF65 501 P
EF65 502 P
EF65 503 P
EF65 504 P
EF65 505 P
EF65 506 P
EF65 507 P
EF65 508 P
EF65 509 P
EF65 510 P
EF65 511 P
EF65 512 P
EF65 513 F
EF65 514 F
EF65 515 F
EF65 516 F
EF65 517 F
EF65 518 F
EF65 519 F
EF65 520 F
EF65 521 F
EF65 522 F
EF65 523 F
EF65 524 F
EF65 525 F
EF65 526 F
EF65 527 P
EF65 528 P
EF65 529 P
EF65 530 P
EF65 531 P
EF65 532 F
EF65 533 F
EF65 535 F
EF65 536 P
EF65 537 P
EF65 538 P
EF65 539 P
EF65 540 P
EF65 541 P
EF65 542 P

EF65-1000

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The EF65-1000 was intended for use on both passenger and freight services, and was referred to as the "PF" type. 139 locomotives were built between 1969 and 1979.[4]

As of 1 April 2016, 15 EF65-1000 locomotives remained in service, operated by JR East and JR West.[2]

EF65-2000

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There are former Class EF65-1000 locomotives renumbered from May 2012 by JR Freight to differentiate them from locomotives fitted with driving recording units mandated for operations over 100 km/h (60 mph).[3]

As of 1 April 2016, 36 EF65-2000 locomotives remained in service, operated by JR Freight.[2]

Fleet changes

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Year ■ JR Freight ■ JR East ■ JR Central ■ JR West Total Ref
1987 199 42 5 23 269 [2]
2009 77 8 0 10 95 [6]
2016 36 6 0 10 52 [2]

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Livery variations

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  • EF65 9: Repainted in early-style all-over brown livery with white ("JR貨物"; JR Freight) lettering on the side[7]
  • EF65 57: Repainted in early-style all-over brown livery
  • EF65 105: Repainted in Euroliner livery[7]
  • EF65 116: Repainted in blue with large yellow "JR" lettering on the sides and yellow bands on the cab ends[7]
  • EF65 123: Repainted in Yuyu Salon Okayama livery (initially maroon, later orange)[7]
  • EF65 1019: Repainted in Super Express Rainbow red livery in March 1987. Removed from service on 31 December 1997, and withdrawn on 1 September 1998.[8]
  • EF65 1059: Repainted in blue with yellow front-end warning panels and large "JR" logo in July 1987. Remained in this livery until withdrawal on 31 March 2009.[9]
  • EF65 1065: Experimental JR Freight livery[7]
  • EF65 1118: Super Express Rainbow livery
  • EF65 1124: Twilight Express dark green and yellow livery from November 2015[10]
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Preserved examples

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See also

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References

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