Chichibu Railway 500 series

Chichibu Railway 500 series

500 series at Omaeda Station, 1989
In service 1962–1992
Number built 18 vehicles (9 sets)
Number scrapped 18 vehicles
Formation 2 cars per trainset
Operator Chichibu Railway
Line(s) served Chichibu Main Line
Specifications
Car body construction Steel
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 500 series (秩父鉄道500系?) was an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type for local services operated by the Chichibu Railway in Japan between 1962 and 1992.[1]

Contents

Interior

While based on the earlier 300 series express design, these sets had longitudinal seating. The KuHa 600 cars were originally fitted with a toilet, but these were later removed.[1]

History

Nine 2-car trains were built in 1962.[1] The trains were replaced by 2000 series EMUs from 1991 and withdrawn by 1992.

Formation

The trains were formed as follows.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "秩父の電車たち [Trains of the Chichibu Railway]". Japan Railfan Magazine (Japan: Kōyūsha) 48 (564): p92-99. April 2008. 
Chichibu Railway rolling stock
Local EMUs
100 series • 500 series • 800 series • 1000 series • 2000 series • 5000 series • 7000 series • 7500 series
Express EMUs
Locomotives
C58 • ED38 • DeKi 1 • DeKi 100 • DeKi 200 • DeKi 300 • DeKi 500
Coaches
12 series