719 series

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719 series
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A 719-0 series set in the Sendai area in July 2008
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation
Constructed1989-1991
Entered service5 November 1991
Scrapped2016-
Number built108 vehicles (54 sets)
Number in service96 vehicles (48 sets) (as of 1 April 2017)
Formation2 cars per set
Fleet numbersH1 – H26, H28 – H42, S27, Y1 – Y12
Operator(s)JR East
Depot(s)Sendai, Yamagata, Akita
Line(s) servedTohoku Main Line, Ōu Main Line, Senzan Line, Banetsu West Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Floor height1,180 mm (3 ft 10 in)
Doors3 pairs per side (719-700 series has one pair per side)
Maximum speed110 km/h (70 mph)
Traction systemThyristor drive
Electric system(s)20 kV AC (50 Hz)
Current collection methodoverhead catenary
Safety system(s)ATS-Ps (719-0 series)
ATS-P (719-5000 series)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) (719-0 series)
1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) (719-5000 series)

The 719 series (719系, 719-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in 1989 by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on services in the Miyagi, Yamagata, Fukushima, and Akita areas of Japan.

Design[]

Built jointly by Nippon Sharyo and Tokyu Car,[1] the type is based on the 415-1500 series EMU design, with all units formed as 2-car sets.[2]

Variants[]

  • 719-0 series: 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) narrow-gauge type based at Sendai and Akita depots
  • 719-5000 series: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard-gauge type based at Yamagata Depot
  • 719-700 series: FruiTea excursion set converted in 2015 from 719-0 series

As of 1 April 2017, the fleet consists of 34 719-0 series two-car sets based at Sendai, two 719-0 series two-car sets based at Akita, and 12 719-5000 series two-car sets based at Yamagata.[3]

719-0 series[]

The 719-0 series consists of 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) narrow-gauge two-car sets based at Sendai Depot for use on the Tohoku Main Line, Senzan Line, and Banetsu West Line, and at Akita Depot for use on the Ou Main Line. 42 sets were built by Tokyu Car Corporation between December 1989 and August 1991.[4] The trains reused some equipment from withdrawn JNR-era EMUs, including the DT32 (motored) and TR69 (trailer) bogies, as well as the pantographs.[2]

Some sets (H10 to H15) were reliveried in an "Akabe" colour scheme for Banetsu West Line services from 2007.[4] One set, H27, was converted to become the 719-700 series FruiTea excursion train in 2015.

Sets H10 and H13 were transferred from Sendai to Akita in March 2017,[3] entering revenue service on Akita area services on 28 July 2017.[5] These sets were reliveried with a pink bodyline stripe to match the 701 series trains already used in the area.[5]

Due to lacking of spare train components, the 719-0 series was gradually replaced by the E721-1000 series from 2017. As of March 2020, all sets were withdrawn from revenue services except sets H10, H13 and H27.

Formations[]

The 719-0 series sets are numbered H1 to H42, and are formed as follows, with one motored "Mc" car and one non-powered trailer ("Tc") car, and the KuHa 718 car at the southern end.[4][6]

Designation Tc' Mc
Numbering KuHa 718 KuMoHa 719
Weight (t) 32.7 43.0
Capacity (total/seated) 131/59 134/62

The KuMoHa 719 cars have one PS16 lozenge-type pantograph. Sets H10 to H18 have single-arm pantographs.[4] The KuHa 718 cars have a toilet.[4]

  • A pair of 719-0 series sets at Koriyama Station in March 2007

  • A 719-0 series in Banetsu West Line "Akabe" livery in January 2008

Interior[]

  • Interior of a 719-0 series car in April 2008

719-5000 series[]

A standard-gauge 719-5000 series set in May 2009

The 719-5000 series consists of 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard-gauge two-car sets based at Yamagata Depot for use on the Ou Main Line. 12 sets were built between September and October 1991.[4] These entered service from November 1991 on the regauged Ou Main Line, replacing the trains previously formed of 50 series coaches hauled by AC electric locomotives.[7]

Formations[]

The 719-5000 series sets are numbered Y1 to Y12, and are formed as follows, with one motored "Mc" car and one non-powered trailer ("Tc") car, and the KuHa 718 car at the southern end.[4][7]

Designation Tc' Mc
Numbering KuHa 718-5000 KuMoHa 719-5000
Weight (t) 31.0 41.0
Capacity (total/seated) 135/59 138/62

The KuMoHa 719 cars have one PS104 single-arm pantograph.[7] The KuHa 718 cars have a toilet.[4]

Interior[]

  • Interior of a KuHa 718 car in September 2012

719-700 series[]

The 719-700 series "FruiTea" trainset in April 2015

In 2015, one 719-0 series set, H27, was converted to become the 719-700 series excursion train branded "FruiTea" (フルーティア). This entered service from 25 April 2015, operating on the Banetsu West Line between Koriyama and Aizu-Wakamatsu. The train consists of a cafe car and seating car, with accommodation for 36 passengers.[8]

Formation[]

The two car set is formed as follows. Car KuShi 718-701 was renumbered from former car number KuHa 718-27, and car KuMoHa 719-701 was renumbered from former KuMoHa 719-27.[8]

Car No. 1 2
Numbering KuShi 718-701 KuMoHa 719-701
Weight (t) 35.7 46.0
Seating 0[* 1] 36
  1. ^ Six bar stools are provided.

Interior[]

Car KuShi 718-701 has a long curved bar counter and six bar stools. Car KuMoHa 719-701 has cafe-style seating with four- and two-person seating bays facing tables.[8]

  • The interior of KuShi 718-701 in May 2015

  • The interior of KuMoHa 719-701 in May 2015

History[]

The first 719-0 series sets were delivered from Tokyu Car in Yokohama in December 1989.[4] The 719-5000 series sets entered service from 5 November 1991 on the re-gauged Ou Main Line between Fukushima and Yamagata.[4] The original pantographs on the 719-5000 series sets were replaced with single-arm pantographs in 2001.[4]

Withdrawals commenced in 2016 with the entry into service of new E721-1000 series EMUs.

Fleet details[]

The fleet histories and build details are as follows.[9][10]

719-0 series[]

Set No. Car No. Manufacturer Date delivered Car No. Manufacturer Date delivered Date withdrawn Notes
H1 KuHa 718-1 Tokyu Car 25 December 1989 KuMoHa 719-1 Tokyu Car 25 December 1989
H2 KuHa 718-2 Tokyu Car 25 December 1989 KuMoHa 719-2 Tokyu Car 25 December 1989
H3 KuHa 718-3 Tokyu Car 25 December 1989 KuMoHa 719-3 Tokyu Car 25 December 1989
H4 KuHa 718-4 Tokyu Car 19 January 1990 KuMoHa 719-4 Tokyu Car 19 January 1990
H5 KuHa 718-5 Tokyu Car 19 January 1990 KuMoHa 719-5 Tokyu Car 19 January 1990 29 November 2017[11]
H6 KuHa 718-6 Tokyu Car 19 January 1990 KuMoHa 719-6 Tokyu Car 19 January 1990
H7 KuHa 718-7 Tokyu Car 8 February 1990 KuMoHa 719-7 Tokyu Car 8 February 1990
H8 KuHa 718-8 Tokyu Car 8 February 1990 KuMoHa 719-8 Tokyu Car 8 February 1990
H9 KuHa 718-9 Tokyu Car 8 February 1990 KuMoHa 719-9 Tokyu Car 8 February 1990
H10 KuHa 718-10 Tokyu Car 27 April 1990 KuMoHa 719-10 Tokyu Car 27 April 1990
H11 KuHa 718-11 Tokyu Car 26 April 1990 KuMoHa 719-11 Tokyu Car 26 April 1990
H12 KuHa 718-12 Tokyu Car 27 April 1990 KuMoHa 719-12 Tokyu Car 27 April 1990
H13 KuHa 718-13 Tokyu Car 26 April 1990 KuMoHa 719-13 Tokyu Car 26 April 1990
H14 KuHa 718-14 Tokyu Car 27 April 1990 KuMoHa 719-14 Tokyu Car 27 April 1990
H15 KuHa 718-15 Tokyu Car 24 May 1990 KuMoHa 719-15 Tokyu Car 24 May 1990
H16 KuHa 718-16 Tokyu Car 24 May 1990 KuMoHa 719-16 Tokyu Car 24 May 1990
H17 KuHa 718-17 Tokyu Car 25 May 1990 KuMoHa 719-17 Tokyu Car 25 May 1990
H18 KuHa 718-18 Tokyu Car 25 May 1990 KuMoHa 719-18 Tokyu Car 25 May 1990
H19 KuHa 718-19 Tokyu Car 25 May 1990 KuMoHa 719-19 Tokyu Car 25 May 1990
H20 KuHa 718-20 Tokyu Car 13 July 1990 KuMoHa 719-20 Tokyu Car 13 July 1990
H21 KuHa 718-21 Tokyu Car 13 July 1990 KuMoHa 719-21 Tokyu Car 13 July 1990 5 November 2016
H22 KuHa 718-22 Tokyu Car 13 July 1990 KuMoHa 719-22 Tokyu Car 13 July 1990
H23 KuHa 718-23 Tokyu Car 27 July 1990 KuMoHa 719-23 Tokyu Car 27 July 1990 1 March 2017
H24 KuHa 718-24 Tokyu Car 27 July 1990 KuMoHa 719-24 Tokyu Car 27 July 1990 20 December 2016
H25 KuHa 718-25 Tokyu Car 27 July 1990 KuMoHa 719-25 Tokyu Car 27 July 1990
H26 KuHa 718-26 Tokyu Car 13 August 1990 KuMoHa 719-26 Tokyu Car 13 August 1990
H27 KuHa 718-27 Tokyu Car 13 August 1990 KuMoHa 719-27 Tokyu Car 13 August 1990 Converted to KuShi 718-701 + KuMoHa 719-701
H28 KuHa 718-28 Tokyu Car 13 August 1990 KuMoHa 719-28 Tokyu Car 13 August 1990 21 November 2017[11]
H29 KuHa 718-29 Tokyu Car 24 August 1990 KuMoHa 719-29 Tokyu Car 24 August 1990 1 March 2017
H30 KuHa 718-30 Tokyu Car 24 August 1990 KuMoHa 719-30 Tokyu Car 24 August 1990
H31 KuHa 718-31 Tokyu Car 24 August 1990 KuMoHa 719-31 Tokyu Car 24 August 1990
H32 KuHa 718-32 Tokyu Car 29 July 1991 KuMoHa 719-32 Tokyu Car 29 July 1991 27 December 2016
H33 KuHa 718-33 Tokyu Car 29 July 1991 KuMoHa 719-33 Tokyu Car 29 July 1991 27 December 2016
H34 KuHa 718-34 Tokyu Car 30 July 1991 KuMoHa 719-34 Tokyu Car 30 July 1991
H35 KuHa 718-35 Tokyu Car 30 July 1991 KuMoHa 719-35 Tokyu Car 30 July 1991 23 November 2017[11]
H36 KuHa 718-36 Tokyu Car 31 July 1991 KuMoHa 719-36 Tokyu Car 31 July 1991
H37 KuHa 718-37 Tokyu Car 21 August 1991 KuMoHa 719-37 Tokyu Car 21 August 1991 30 November 2017[11]
H38 KuHa 718-38 Tokyu Car 21 August 1991 KuMoHa 719-38 Tokyu Car 21 August 1991
H39 KuHa 718-39 Tokyu Car 22 August 1991 KuMoHa 719-39 Tokyu Car 21 August 1991
H40 KuHa 718-40 Tokyu Car 30 August 1991 KuMoHa 719-40 Tokyu Car 30 August 1991
H41 KuHa 718-41 Tokyu Car 30 August 1991 KuMoHa 719-41 Tokyu Car 30 August 1991
H42 KuHa 718-42 Tokyu Car 31 August 1991 KuMoHa 719-42 Tokyu Car 31 August 1991

719-5000 series[]

Car No. Manufacturer Date delivered Car No. Manufacturer Date delivered
KuHa 718-5001 Nippon Sharyo 4 September 1991 KuMoHa 719-5001 Nippon Sharyo 4 September 1991
KuHa 718-5002 Nippon Sharyo 5 September 1991 KuMoHa 719-5002 Nippon Sharyo 5 September 1991
KuHa 718-5003 Nippon Sharyo 13 October 1991 KuMoHa 719-5003 Nippon Sharyo 13 October 1991
KuHa 718-5004 Nippon Sharyo 13 October 1991 KuMoHa 719-5004 Nippon Sharyo 13 October 1991
KuHa 718-5005 Nippon Sharyo 13 October 1991 KuMoHa 719-5005 Nippon Sharyo 13 October 1991
KuHa 718-5006 Nippon Sharyo 14 October 1991 KuMoHa 719-5006 Nippon Sharyo 14 October 1991
KuHa 718-5007 Nippon Sharyo 14 October 1991 KuMoHa 719-5007 Nippon Sharyo 14 October 1991
KuHa 718-5008 Nippon Sharyo 14 October 1991 KuMoHa 719-5008 Nippon Sharyo 14 October 1991
KuHa 718-5009 Nippon Sharyo 22 October 1991 KuMoHa 719-5009 Nippon Sharyo 22 October 1991
KuHa 718-5010 Nippon Sharyo 22 October 1991 KuMoHa 719-5010 Nippon Sharyo 22 October 1991
KuHa 718-5011 Nippon Sharyo 22 October 1991 KuMoHa 719-5011 Nippon Sharyo 22 October 1991
KuHa 718-5012 Nippon Sharyo 22 October 1991 KuMoHa 719-5012 Nippon Sharyo 22 October 1991

719-700 series[]

Car No. Manufacturer Date converted Car No. Manufacturer Date converted Notes
KuShi 718-701 (Tokyu Car) 6 March 2015 KuMoHa 719-1 (Tokyu Car) 6 March 2015 Converted from KuHa 718-27 + KuMoHa 719-27

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