Meitetsu 5000 series (1955)
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Meitetsu 5000 series | |
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In service | 1955–1986 |
Number built | 30 vehicles |
Number in service | 0 vehicles |
Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
Operator(s) | Nagoya Railroad |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Steel |
Doors | 2 per side |
Traction system | Resistor control |
Transmission | Cardan Driveshaft (1st train to have that type of driveshaft introduced in Meitetsu) |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
Current collection method | Overhead wire |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Meitetsu 5000 series (名鉄5000系) was an EMU type operated by Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) in Japan between 1955 and 1986.[1]
History[]
The fleet was withdrawn by 1986, donating bogies and electrical equipment to the later 5300 series EMUs.[1]
Interior[]
The trains featured flip-over transverse seating.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c 5000系(初代) [5000 series (1st generation)]. Tetsudo.com (in Japanese). Asahi Interactive Inc. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2010.
External links[]
- Media related to Meitetsu 5000 series at Wikimedia Commons
Categories:
- Electric multiple units of Japan
- Nagoya Railroad
- Train-related introductions in 1955
- 1955 in rail transport
- Japan rail transport stubs