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Made in USA, JNR DD12

After the WorldWar2, 5 american diesel locomotives were imported to Japan by US military. After they work out military jobs, JNR operates in chigasaki area as DD12 untill 1974.

JNR (Japan National Railways) Model DD12
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8500 is original model name.
DD121 to DD125
Manufactured: 1945 General Electric
Purpose: Yard
Drive: B-B
Output: Diesel engine 190PS x 2, Motor drive 280kW
Gross weight: 47.0m.t. (m.t.=metric ton,1m.t.=1000kg)
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That looks very much like a GE 80 Ton centercab, of which I have seen many here locally. FUnny to see it in Japan!
 
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Thank you for your ratings. DD12 is a only one, that imported from USA. (as Diesel locomotive)
 

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