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JNR
9600 |
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Japanese National Railways
9600 |
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Scale: |
1 / 30 |
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Valve Gear: |
Walschaerts |
| Gauge: |
1 (45mm) |
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Cylinders: |
2 with bore 12 mm x
stroke 20 mm |
| Weight: |
5.1 kg |
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Fittings: |
2 safety
valves, pressure gauge, water gauge, blower, regulator, whistle, check valve, axle driven
pump |
| Length: |
533 mm over buffers |
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| Width: |
98 mm |
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| Height: |
131 mm |
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Firing: |
Methylated alcohol 100
cc capacity |
| Radius: |
2m (6'6") minimum |
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Lubricator: |
Roscoe displacement
type |
| Boiler: |
Mixed type
with two flue tubes, 230cc at 70% full. |
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PRICE and
AVAILABILITY
| All Aster locomotives are limited
production. Once sold out they are no longer available although models may still be
available from retailer stock. Factory availability can be checked at http://www.asterhobby.co.jp/price.html Argyle's Aster pricing can be found in the Aster Price List. |
PROTOTYPE
| The JNR 9600 was the first class of locomotive
to evolve from a new Japanese equipment procurement policy which required not only larger
locomotives than were then currently in service but also production only by Japanese
manufacturers. Unique design feature of the Class 9600 were a wider than usual firebox
that rested on the main frames rather than fitting between the frames, which allowed the
ample generation of steam, and the ability to convert the wheel gauge to operate on either
JNR narrow gauge tracks of 1,067mm or standard gauge of 1,485mm. Her profile displayed a
shorter than usual chimney and domes which gave her a sturdy and powerful look, somewhat
reminiscent of contemporary German locomotives. She earned the affectionate nickname of
"Kyuuroku" (96) and no less than 770 were produced during the period from 1918
to 1926. The Class 9600 operated on many lines throughout Japan except for those on
Shikoku Island. About 250 standard gauge class 9600 locomotives were delivered to occupied
China where they operated until the end of the war. After the war, they remained in
mainland China and Taiwan; in Taiwan they were re-identified as the TNR Class DT850. They
also remained in service in Japan until 1975 working the branch lines on Hokkaido and
Kyushu Islands. |
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