JNR Class 9600

The Class 9600 (9600形) is a type of 2-8-0 steam locomotive built by Japanese National Railways (JNR) from 1913. The Class 9600 was the first type of locomotive to be mass-produced by Japanese manufacturers. The Class 9600 were popularly known as Kyuroku (nine-six), and were extensively used for freight service throughout Japan. Many of this type were transported to China during the Second World War, becoming Chinese Railways KD5 (standard-gauge version) and Chinese Railways KD55 (meter-gauge version).

JNR Class 9600

The Class 9600 (9600形) is a type of 2-8-0 steam locomotive built by Japanese National Railways (JNR) from 1913. The Class 9600 was the first type of locomotive to be mass-produced by Japanese manufacturers. The Class 9600 were popularly known as Kyuroku (nine-six), and were extensively used for freight service throughout Japan. Many of this type were transported to China during the Second World War, becoming Chinese Railways KD5 (standard-gauge version) and Chinese Railways KD55 (meter-gauge version).