| 113 series | |
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JR West 4-car set on a Sanyō Main Line service, October 2009 |
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| In service | 1963–Present |
| Manufacturer | JNR Niitsu Works, Teikoku Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation |
| Constructed | 1963–1990 |
| Refurbishment | 1998– (for selected trains) |
| Number built | 2,900 vehicles |
| Number in service | 156 vehicles (JR West) 12 vehicles (JR Shikoku) |
| Operator | JNR (1963–1987) JR East (1987–2011) JR Central (1987–2007) JR West (1987–Present) JR Shikoku (1999–Present) |
| Depot(s) | Kyōto Miyahara Fukuchiyama Hiroshima Takamatsu |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel Stainless steel (SaRo 124/SaRo 125) |
| Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) |
| Width | 2,900 mm (9 ft 6 in) |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (70 mph) |
| Deceleration | 3.0 km/h/s |
| Traction system | Resistance control |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection method | overhead catenary |
| Braking system(s) | Dynamic brake, Electric brakes, air brakes |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-SN, ATS-P |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 113 series (113系) is a Japanese suburban electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1963 by Japanese National Railways (JNR), currently operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central), West Japan Railway Company (JR West), and Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), and formerly also operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).
The design was derived from the earlier 111 series, and used newer MT54 motors with an output of 120 kW. They are used in the mild temperature areas of Japan, due to their brakes not being capable of handling cold weather. The 115 series were built to operate in colder areas.
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These sets were the first of the 113 series, and were put to use on the Sobu and Yokosuka Lines. They had the same body structure as the 111 series, only the driver's cab had been extended. In 1970, AU73X, AU74X, AU75X type air conditioning was fitted experimentally to sets operated in the Kansai area. The test was successful, and hence was fitted into the majority of the cars. Production of the -0 series ceased in 1973, and most sets have now been withdrawn.
Three 113-0 sets were transferred to JR Shikoku for refurbishment. They differ externally from most 113 series trainsets because of lower front destination signs and rectangular headlights. Each set also comes in a different color scheme; set 1 in a coat of lime green surrounding the windows with light blue; set 2 in red and pink; and set 3 in orange and yellow. All have a ribbon of silver on the top and bottom, and the colors are arranged in the same pattern.
These sets were built for use on the Kosei Line, due to the heavy amounts of snowfall in the region. They feature semi automatic doors, snowploughs and improved brakes. Some trains were also transferred to the Sagano Line.
These sets were introduced from 1972, and were an improved version of the 113-0 series, for use on the Sobu and Yokosuka Line. They incorporated fire resistant materials, sealed beam headlight, and air conditioning. These trains were used around the Boso area, on the Narita Line, Kashima Line, Sotobo Line, and Uchibo Line. However, due to minor modification of ATC and air conditioning in some trains in April 1972, some of the trains of the Boso area were transferred for use on the Tokaido Line.
These sets were an improvement of the 113-1000 series, and all of them are located at Ofuna. They also ran on the Sobu and Yokosuka Line, and on the Tokaido Line. All 113-1500 series trains are fitted with ATC-5 and ATS-P/SN.
JR West 2-car sets converted in 2001 by building new cabs at one end of former MoHa (non-driving motor) cars.
Media related to [//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:JNR_113 113 series] at Wikimedia Commons
JR East 113 series EMU information at the Wayback Machine (archived 22 May 2011) (Japanese)
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