11098 9600 Steam Locomotive (twin headlights, No.79616) Imperialtrain earning the affectionate nickname “The

earning the affectionate nickname “The Lady

they were also used to haul passenger trains on gradient lines

and an ED76-500 class electric locomotive between Otaru and Sapporo

they were also suitable for use on local lines

It was used not only for passenger trains but also for freight trains

11098 9600 Steam Locomotive (twin headlights, No.79616) Imperialtrain earning the affectionate nickname “TheClass 9600 Steam Locomotive A Pioneer of Japanese Freight Power The Class 9600 was Japans first mass produced tender type steam locomotive designed specifically for freight service. A total of 770 units were built during the Taisho era (19121926), making it the second most produced locomotive class in Japan, after the D51. With a large boiler set high above narrow gauge driving wheels, the 9600 had a distinctive, somewhat top heavy look. Despite this,