# ED33 **Wikidata**: [Q11380917](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11380917) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ed33 ## Summary ED33 is a Japanese electric locomotive class, also identified by the aliases 国鉄ED26形電気機関車 (2代) and 国鉄ED33形電気機関車. It was manufactured by Toshiba, a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation founded in 1875. The entity is referenced in the Japanese Wikipedia context regarding the Ina Electric Railway. ## Key Facts * **Entity Name**: ED33 * **Aliases**: 国鉄ED26形電気機関車 (2代), 国鉄ED33形電気機関車 * **Manufacturer**: Toshiba * **Manufacturer Founding**: 1875 by Tanaka Hisashige * **Manufacturer Headquarters**: Minato, Japan (1-1, Shibaura 1-chome, 105-8001) * **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: /g/11x1nprx5 * **Manufacturer Ownership**: Mitsui Group * **Manufacturer CEO**: Nobuaki Kurumatani (April 2018 – April 2021) * **Manufacturer Industries**: Electronics, Software, Electrical * **Manufacturer Member Organizations**: Linux Foundation, World Wide Web Consortium, Wi-Fi Alliance, SD Association, Bluetooth Special Interest Group ## FAQs ### Q: What is the ED33? A: The ED33 is a class of electric locomotive, identified in Japanese as 国鉄ED33形電気機関車. It is also associated with the classification 国鉄ED26形電気機関車 (2代). ### Q: Who manufactured the ED33? A: The ED33 was manufactured by Toshiba, a major Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation. Toshiba is also known for manufacturing other locomotives, such as the JNR Class ED75 and the TRA E500. ### Q: What is the corporate background of the manufacturer? A: Toshiba, the manufacturer of the ED33, was founded in 1875 by Tanaka Hisashige and is headquartered in Minato, Japan. It operates globally in the electronics, software, and electrical industries and is owned by the Mitsui Group. ## Why It Matters The ED33 represents a specific piece of Japan's rail and industrial history, serving as an example of the heavy electrical machinery produced by Toshiba. While Toshiba is widely recognized today for consumer electronics and software, entities like the ED33 highlight the corporation's deep historical roots in the electrical and industrial manufacturing sectors. The production of such locomotives demonstrates the company's role in developing infrastructure and transportation technology, a legacy that began with its founding in the 19th century and continues through its diverse portfolio ranging from nuclear energy to home appliances. ## Notable For * Being a class of Japanese electric locomotive (JNR Class ED33). * Being manufactured by Toshiba, a founder member of the SD Association and Bluetooth Special Interest Group. * Its association with the Ina Electric Railway (referenced in source data). * Sharing a manufacturer with the Emotion Engine CPU used in the PlayStation 2. ## Body ### Identity and Classification The entity **ED33** refers to a classification of electric locomotive used in Japan. It is aliased as **国鉄ED26形電気機関車 (2代)** (JNR Class ED26 2nd Generation) and **国鉄ED33形電気機関車** (JNR Class ED33). The specific data regarding this entity is derived from the Japanese Wikipedia, specifically referencing the "Ina Electric Railway Deki 20 form." It is tracked with the Google Knowledge Graph ID `/g/11x1nprx5`. ### Manufacturer: Toshiba The ED33 was produced by **Toshiba** (Toshiba Corporation / Tokyo Shibaura Electric K.K.), a Japanese multinational conglomerate. #### Corporate History and Structure * **Founding**: Toshiba was founded in **1875** by **Tanaka Hisashige** in Tokyo, Japan. * **Headquarters**: The company is headquartered in **Minato, Japan**, at 1-1, Shibaura 1-chome, postal code 105-8001. * **Leadership**: Nobuaki Kurumatani served as CEO from April 2018 to April 2021. * **Ownership**: The corporation is owned by the **Mitsui Group**. * **Legal Form**: Kabushiki gaisha. #### Product Portfolio and Innovations Toshiba maintains a diverse product portfolio spanning consumer electronics, industrial machinery, and computing. * **Locomotives and Transportation**: Beyond the ED33, Toshiba has manufactured other electric locomotives, including the **JNR Class ED75** (a class of 302 Japanese electric locomotives) and the **TRA E500** (a class of Taiwanese electric locomotives). * **Computing and Gaming**: The company developed the **Emotion Engine** CPU utilized in the PlayStation 2 video game console. Other computing products include the Toshiba Pasopia IQ (MSX compatible machines), the Portégé G810 smartphone, and the Toshiba JW-10. * **Mobile Devices**: Toshiba produced a wide array of mobile phones, including models such as the C415T, E31T, H11T, J-T06, J-T51, T002, T003, Regza Phone T004, T005, T006, T007, T008, TT51, V303T, W21T, W31T, W43T, and W45T. Specific releases include the KDDI au Toshiba W41T MUSIC-HDD and the SoftBank Toshiba 821T. * **Defense**: Related entities include the **SAM-3** surface-to-air missile and the **Type 91 Surface-to-air missile**. #### Industry Affiliations Toshiba is a member of several key technology consortia, including: * Linux Foundation * World Wide Web Consortium * Wi-Fi Alliance * SD Association (founder member) * Bluetooth Special Interest Group (founder member) #### Subsidiaries and Global Presence Toshiba operates worldwide with a network of subsidiaries, including: * OCZ * Toshiba Samsung Storage Technology * Westinghouse Electric Company * NuGeneration * Miramax * TVS REGZA (5% ownership from 2018) * Toshiba Lifestyle Products & Services (19.9% ownership from June 30, 2016; previously 100%). * Regional branches in Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, South Korea, and Austria. * Specialized entities like Toshiba Nanoanalysis Corporation and Toshiba Research Europe Ltd.