JNR Class E10

The Class E10 (E10形) is a type of 2-10-4 steam locomotive built by the Japanese Government Railways (JGR). Following the end of World War II Japanese Government Railways was prohibited by GHQ from building new locomotives due to financial difficulties. However, an exception was granted for the E10s to replace the ageing JNR Class 4110 locomotives. This was because it was not possible to substitute existing locomotives on the steep gradients of the Ōu Main Line where the 4110s were used. The last examples in regular service were withdrawn in 1962.

JNR Class E10

The Class E10 (E10形) is a type of 2-10-4 steam locomotive built by the Japanese Government Railways (JGR). Following the end of World War II Japanese Government Railways was prohibited by GHQ from building new locomotives due to financial difficulties. However, an exception was granted for the E10s to replace the ageing JNR Class 4110 locomotives. This was because it was not possible to substitute existing locomotives on the steep gradients of the Ōu Main Line where the 4110s were used. The last examples in regular service were withdrawn in 1962.