JNR Class C50

The JNR Class C50 is a 2-6-0 Mogul-type steam locomotive built for the JNR from 1929 to 1933.
==History==
The C50s were used mainly as passenger locomotives, with their design being based on the JNR Class 8620 steam locomotives. 154 locomotives were built in two batches; C50 1 to C50 67 were part of the first batch while C50 68 and onward are part of the second batch which incorporated some design changes. The locomotives were retired in 1974. Locomotives C50 1 to C50 5 were transferred to Taiwan where they served as the CT230 Class.
No members of the first batch of locomotives survived into preservation; however, six second-batch locomotives, namely C50 75, C50 96, C50 103, C50 123, C50 125 and C50 154 are preserved around Japan, although none are in operational condition.
The locomotives are popularly known as Shigomaru or Shigore (C50 in Japanese) among railfans.
==Preservation==
The following Class C50 locomotives have been preserved:
Number 	Manufacturer 	Date manufactured	Serial number	Date withdrawn 	Location 	Notes
C50 75 	Kawasaki Sharyō 	7 December 1929 	1333 	8 March 1971 	Kita-Shikahama Park, Tokyo, Japan 	Displayed under shelter within fence
C50 96 	Nippon Sharyo 	4 December 1929 	240 	16 February 1972	Koishikawa Park, Yaizu, Shizuoka, Japan 	Displayed under shelter; cab open for public viewing
C50 103	Kisha Seizō 	13 March 1930 	1120 	9 April 1970 	Minamisōma City Museum, Minamisōma, Fukushima, Japan	Displayed under shelter; number plates missing
C50 123	Hitachi 	2 May 1930 	400 	13 August 1970 	Ekihigashi Park, Oyama, Tochigi, Japan 	Displayed under shelter; cab open for public viewing
C50 125	Hitachi 	23 May 1930 	402 	22 May 1971 	Ekinan Park, Yanai, Yamaguchi, Japan 	Displayed outdoors; cab open for public viewing
C50 154	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries	9 February 1933 	117 	24 April 1973 	Kannonyama Park, Kameyama, Mie, Japan 	Last Class C50 built, displayed under shelter; cab open for public viewing
==References==
*Wikipedia.org
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