Here is the photo album for JNR No. C56-98, a 2-6-0 located in Kyoto, Kyoto. If you would like to suggest additional photos for this album, please click here.

The cab side of C56-98 showing the padded arm rest for the driver on this left hand drive locomotive.

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This photo shows the loco's bar frames and the firebox (brown) over the trailing driving axle. Top left is the air reservoir.

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Rear view of the tender showing the cut away side for improved visibility when coupling up. The 'Please don't touch' sign is a polite reminder that this is not a play thing.

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Looking somewhat yellow in the lighting at the museum, the left hand valve gear is shown here. The rods are beautifully polished and well presented.

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