Chichibu Railway 2000 series
| Chichibu Railway 2000 series | |
|---|---|
 A 2000 series trainset at Kumagaya Station in 1992 | |
| In service | 1991–2000 |
| Replaced | 500 series |
| Scrapped | 2000 |
| Number built | 16 vehicles (4 sets) |
| Number scrapped | 16 vehicles (4 sets) |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | Chichibu Railway |
| Depot(s) | Kumagaya |
| Line(s) served | Chichibu Main Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 18 m (59 ft 1 in) |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection method | Overhead wire |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Chichibu Railway 2000 series (秩父鉄道2000系) was an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type for local services operated by the private railway operator Chichibu Railway in Japan.[1]
History[]
Four 4-car trains were converted in 1991 from former commuter EMUs.[1] The trains were not air-conditioned.[2]
Formation[]
Trainsets were formed as follows.[2]
| DeHa | DeHa | DeHa | DeHa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 (ex DeHa 7017) | 2101 (ex DeHa 7160) | 2201 (ex DeHa 7159) | 2301 (ex DeHa 7036) |
| 2002 (ex DeHa 7035) | 2102 (ex DeHa 7162) | 2202 (ex DeHa 7161) | 2302 (ex DeHa 7016) |
| 2003 (ex DeHa 7021) | 2103 (ex DeHa 7170) | 2203 (ex DeHa 7121) | 2303 (ex DeHa 7022) |
| 2004 (ex DeHa 7061) | 2104 (ex DeHa 7146) | 2204 (ex DeHa 7145) | 2304 (ex DeHa 7028) |
The 2100 and 2300 cars each had one lozenge-type pantograph.[2]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b 秩父の電車たち [Trains of the Chichibu Railway]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 48 no. 564. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. April 2008. pp. 92–99.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Kubo, Toshi (July 2017). 東京メトロ日比谷線-4 [Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line - 4]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 57 no. 675. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. p. 122.
Categories:
- Electric multiple units of Japan
- Train-related introductions in 1991
- Chichibu Railway