| Chichibu Railway 300 series | |
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300 series at Takekawa Station, 1989 |
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| In service | 1959–1992 |
| Constructed | 1959–1966 |
| Scrapped | 1997 |
| Number built | 6 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Number scrapped | 6 vehicles |
| Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
| Operator | Chichibu Railway |
| Line(s) served | Chichibu Main Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel/aluminium |
| Car length | 20 m |
| Doors | 2 per side |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection method | Overhead wire |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Chichibu Railway 300 series (秩父鉄道300系) was an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type for Chichibu-ji express services operated by Chichibu Railway in Japan.[1]
Two 2-car trains were built in 1959 with transverse seating for use on express services. New SaHa 350 intermediate cars with aluminium bodies were added in 1966.[1] The trains were replaced by 3000 series express EMUs and withdrawn by October 1992.
The trains were formed as follows.[1]
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