283 series
| 283 series |
A 283 series train |
| In service |
1996 - |
| Manufacturer |
Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo |
| Family name |
Ocean Arrow |
| Constructed |
1996 |
| Number built |
18 vehicles (4 sets) |
| Number in service |
18 vehicles |
| Formation |
3/6 cars per trainset |
| Operator |
JR West |
| Depot(s) |
Hineno |
| Line(s) served |
Tōkaidō Main Line, Osaka Loop Line, Hanwa Line, Kisei Main Line |
| Specifications |
| Car body construction |
Steel |
| Car length |
21,300 mm (panoramic end cars)
20,850 mm (Gangwayed end cars)
20,800 mm (intermediate cars) |
| Width |
2,850 mm |
| Height |
3,390 mm |
| Maximum speed |
130 km/h (80 mph) |
| Traction system |
IGBT-VVVF |
| Electric system(s) |
1,500 V DC overhead |
| Bogies |
WDT57 (powered), WTR241 (trailer) |
| Braking system(s) |
Regenerative brake, Electric commanding brake, Snow-resistant brake |
| Safety system(s) |
ATS-P, ATS-SW |
| Gauge |
1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 283 series (283系?), or more popularly known as Ocean Arrow, is a DC electric multiple unit operated by JR West on the Kinokuni Line (Kisei Main Line). Two six-car and two three-car sets were built, and were introduced in 31 July 1996 to improve travel times on the Kuroshio limited-express service.
Formations
3-car sets
| Car No. |
7 |
8 |
9 |
| Designation |
Tc'5 |
M |
Tc5 |
| Numbering |
KuHa 282-500 |
MoHa 283 |
KuHa 283-500 |
| Designation |
Tc'7 |
M2 |
Tsc |
| Numbering |
KuHa 282-700 |
MoHa 283-200 |
KuRo 283 |
6-car sets
| Car No. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
| Designation |
Tsc' |
T |
M3 |
T2 |
M |
Tc5 |
| Numbering |
KuRo 282 |
SaHa 283 |
MoHa 283-300 |
SaHa 283-200 |
MoHa 283 |
KuHa 283-500 |
Gallery
External links
References
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This list shows all JR West EMUs, both active and withdrawn, including those inherited from JNR. Shinkansen types are omitted.
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