| 183 series | |
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183 series on Shiosai service at Naruto Station, May 2005 |
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| In service | 1972–Present |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation, JR West |
| Constructed | 1972–2004 |
| Number preserved | 5 vehicles |
| Operator | JNR (1972–1987) JR East (1987–Present) JR West (1990–Present) |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length | 21,000 mm (68 ft 11 in) (end cars) 20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2,946 mm (9 ft 8.0 in) |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection method | overhead catenary |
| Braking system(s) | Dynamic brake, Electro-pneumatic brake |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-S, ATC-5 |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 183 series (183系) is a limited express EMU introduced in 1972 by Japanese National Railways (JNR), and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and West Japan Railway Company (JR West). In terms of design, it is closely based on the late-model AC/DC 485 series, with minor cosmetic differences and DC-only drive.
The trains were built by Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, and Tokyu Car Corporation.
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The 183 series trains operated by JR West are actually DC-only conversions of 485 series trainsets. They are used on limited-express services from Kyoto and Shin-Osaka to the northern coast of Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures, as part of the "Kitakinki Big X Network". These trainsets will be gradually phased out in favor of the new 287 series from spring 2011.
Media related to [//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:JNR_183 JNR 183] at Wikimedia Commons
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