DE152500 1500 sub-class 2500 sub-class Type index	DE15 2515
	Initially, only snow plough units of DE15 for clearing double-track lines were built, but snow plough units for clearing single-track lines were built from 1976 and classified into -2500. Some DE15-1000 and DE15-1500 were converted to DE15-2050 and DE15-2550 for clearing single-track lines. After the splitting of the former JNR into new privatized JR companies in April 1987, JR Hokkaidom JR East, JR Central and JR West received DE15 locomotives. Now superannuated DE15 locomotives were gradually withdrawn by the introduction of snow clearing motor cars or Kiya143 diesel multiple unit vehicles.
	Technical Data Items Data Traction transmission Hydraulic Service speed 85km/h Max power 1,350PS Length 14,150mm (main body), 27,760mm (with snowplough unit for single-track line) Width 2,950mm Total mass 117.0t Axles location 2-A0A0A0-B0-2 2 axle bogie DT131E 3 axle bogie DT141 Prime mover DML61ZB (1,350PS/1550rpm) Hydraulic transmission gear DW6 Designed by Japan National Railways