485 series

485 series

A "bonnet-style" 485 series train on a Hitachi service, August 1998
In service 1964–present
Manufacturer Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Kisha Seizo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation
Constructed 1964–1987
Refurbishment 1999–2006
Scrapped 1985 (481 series)
Operator(s) JNR (1964–1987)
JR East (1987–present)
JR West (1987–2011)
JR Kyushu (1987–2015)
Line(s) served Various
Specifications
Maximum speed 120 km/h (Normal)
130 km/h (Kosei Line)
140 km/h (Tsugaru-Kaikyō Line)
Traction system Resistor control
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC / 20 kV AC (50 Hz/60 Hz)
Current collection method overhead catenary
Bogies DT32, TR69
Braking system(s) Dynamic brake, electro-pneumatic brake
Safety system(s) ATS-S, ATS-P, ATC (485-3000 series only), Tōbu ATS (Nikkō set only)
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 485 series (485系) (and its variants) is a Japanese limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways (JNR), and currently used by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).[1] Until 2011, this series was also used by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) and Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu).

481 series

Introduced in 1964, the 481 series trains ran on the Tsubame service on the Tōkaidō Main Line and Sanyō Main Line from 1 October 1964 to 9 March 1975, as well as on the Hokuriku Main Line. These services were subsequently operated by JR West and JR Kyushu.

Interior

483 series

This series was first introduced in 1965 and operated on the Tōhoku Main Line (Yamabiko service), and the Jōban Line. Now operated by JR East.

Introduced in 1968, the trains initially ran from Osaka to Aomori on the Hakuchō service. The original design was closely based on the bonnet-style 181 series EMU, with the primary difference being ceilings that were 12.5 cm higher. However, trains produced from 1972 onwards, starting with the 485-200 series, featured a new design with a cab adapted from the 583 series sleeper expresses, which became the standard on nearly all subsequent JNR limited-express EMUs. Hence the 183 series, 381 series, and 781 series trainsets all share the same basic design with the 485 series.

On 27 July 1981, a derailment caused units 485-117 to 484-221 and 481-53 to be damaged and scrapped.

485 series trains were also used on the Raichō and Super Raichō services from 1968 until the service ended in March 2011. These trains sometimes utilized a panoramic cab car (numbered KuRo 481-2000) which was a "Green Car".

The Inaho and Hokuetsu services have used 485 and 485-3000 series trains since 1969.

The Hitachi service used 485 series trainsets from 1969 to 1998, when it was replaced by Super Hitachi and Fresh Hitachi services.

The Tsugaru service has used 485-3000 series trains since 2002, when the service started.

The Nikkō service used a dedicated 6-car 485 series set from March 2006 until 4 June 2011, which was occasionally substituted by a reserve 189 series set nicknamed Ayano. It was replaced by two 6-car 253 series sets from 4 June 2011.

The Noto has used a single 6-car 485 series train since March 2010, replacing the previous 489 series train.

Currently owned by JR East and (formerly) JR West and JR Kyushu, they also operate in the JR Hokkaido area on regular Hakuchō services, and in JR Central and JR Shikoku areas providing extra services.

Variants

Limited express

Joyful Train sets

Main article: Joyful Train

See also

References

  1. ↑ JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 [JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0.

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