Chichibu Railway 5000 series

Chichibu Railway 5000 series

5000 series, April 2006
In service 1999–
Replaced 2000 series
Number built 12 vehicles (4 sets)
Number in service 12 vehicles (4 sets)
Formation 3 cars per trainset
Operator Chichibu Railway
Depot(s) Kumagaya
Line(s) served Chichibu Main Line‎
Specifications
Car body construction Stainless steel
Car length 20 m
Doors 4 pairs 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 5000 series (秩父鉄道5000系?) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Chichibu Railway on local services in Japan.[1]

Contents

History

Four 3-car trains were converted in 1999 from former Toei 6000 series (Toei Mita Line) commuter EMUs.[1]

Formation

DeHa (M1c) DeHa (M2) KuHa (Tc)
5001 (ex 6191) 5101 (ex 6196) 5201 (ex 6198)
5002 (ex 6241) 5102 (ex 6246) 5202 (ex 6248)
5003 (ex 6251) 5103 (ex 6256) 5203 (ex 6258)
5004 (ex 6261) 5104 (ex 6266) 5204 (ex 6268)

The DeHa 5000 and 5100 cars are each fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph.[1][2]

See also

Media related to [//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Chichibu_Railway_5000_series Chichibu Railway 5000 series] at Wikimedia Commons

References

  1. ^ a b c "秩父の電車たち [Trains of the Chichibu Railway]". Japan Railfan Magazine (Japan: Kōyūsha) 48 (564): p92-99. April 2008. 
  2. ^ 私鉄車両編成表 2010 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2010]. Japan: JRR. August 2010. p. 15. ISBN 978-4-330-15310-0. 
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