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C58 1
Static Exhibit | 1938 - 1972 |
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C58_1 was manufactured at the Kisya Seizo Co. it's manufactured number was 1578 during 1938,
and was active mainly in the Kanto area. Later, it was moved to Hokkaido's Kitami depot during 1950. Since then C58_1 has been active on the Sekihoku and Senmo lines, until moved to Umekoji during 1972. C58_1 also spent a long period of time in cold Hokkaido, much like C55_1. So, C58_1 was also fitted with Cold area equipment, such as rotary windows etc..... When reactivated steam trains began to be used on the Yamaguchi line by C57_1 during 1979, C58_1 also stayed on with Yamaguchi line for backup service during 1979 to 1980. But C58_1 saw almost no service. During June of 1980, C58_1 also served as a Special Steam Train for the "Commemoration of the 120 years since the opening of Yokohama port " in the Yokohama area. Because of its deteriating condition, she was retired during March of 1987. Consult please Class C58 |
