JGR Class 8620

The Class 8620 (8620形) is a type of 2-6-0 steam locomotive built in Japan from 1914 to 1929.

A total of 42 Class 8620 locomotives were built for Imperial Taiwan Railway from 1919 to 1928.

After World War II, they were taken over by Taiwan Government Railways, and were classified CT150.

KATO have made models in N gauge of the 8620 in the Tohoku region as well as SL Hitoyoshi in a special 4-car limited edition boxed set.

The Class 8620 has made appearances in notable forms of Japanese media.

8620 No. 8630 dressed as Mugen Train in the Kyoto Railway Museum
Steam locomotive 58654 operated by Kyushu Railway Co. during the film's release for publicity.