A class of [[electric locomotive|Electric]] [[locomotive|locomotives]] formerly operating in Japan. 

[[Japan Railways|JNR]] [[Class EF63]] [[locomotive|locomotives]] were built between 1962 and 1976 exclusively for use as bankers (U.S. "helpers" or "pushers") on the steeply-graded Usui Pass section of the Shinetsu Main Line between Yokokawa and Karuizawa. They replaced the Class ED42 electric locomotives previously used on the rack-and-pinion line between these two stations.

h4. Examples

* !asset #23018651: Doubleheading EF63 [[Electric Locomotive|Electric Locomotives]] Coupling [[JR 485 Series|489 Series]] [[Multiple Unit Train|EMU]]

h4. See also

* [[Class EF64]]
* [[West Japan Railway Company]]
* [[East Japan Railway Company]]
* [[Electric Locomotive]]

h4. External links

* "Wikipedia: JNR Class EF63":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JNR_Class_EF63
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