JNR Class C63

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The JNR Class C63 was a 2-6-2 steam locomotive proposed by Japanese National Railways (JNR). Designed in 1956 by Hideo Shima, it was based on the Class C58, but none of these locomotives were ever actually built. The planning of the JNR Class C63 began around 1955. Electrification for the locomotive developed slowly due to financial difficulties at JNR. The company was not experienced with diesel locomotives, and it lacked test facilities for non-steam engines. Development of the new steam locomotive was proposed because existing models were aging and travel demand was increasing. In 1956, the design drawing was completed. A prototype was to be manufactured, and a manufacturing order was to be issued. In 1958, JNR, in its "Power Modernization Plan", planned to eliminate the steam locomotive in 15 years from fiscal year 1960. JNR authorized the implementation of the plan and completed it in 1975.