Class 9600 Japanese 2-8-0 was the first mass-produced Japanese locomotive, and was known as the Kyuroku (nine-six). These were freight engines. Converted to metre gauge for operation around Kunming towards the border with Vietnam.
Builder Kawasaki Heavy Industries Rolling Stock Company, Kisha Seizo, JNR - Kokura
Build date 1913-1925
Total produced 770
Length 16.56 m
Loco weight 60.35 t
Total produced for use in China 251 (includes the KD5)
