Seibu Class E851

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Seibu Class E851
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Preserved Seibu Class E851 electric locomotive No. E854 on display at Yokoze Depot Open Day in October 2010
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Power typeElectric
BuilderMitsubishi
Build date1969
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Configuration:
 • UICBo-Bo-Bo
Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electric system/s1,500 V DC
Traction motorsDC
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Power output2,550 kW
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OperatorsSeibu Railway
Number in class4
DispositionWithdrawn

The Class E851 (E851形) was a class of four DC electric locomotives operated by the private railway operator Seibu Railway in Japan between 1969 and 1996.

Built in 1969 by Mitsubishi to haul 1,000-tonne cement trains, the design was based on the JNR Class EF65 and used bogies similar to those used on the JNR Class EF81 locomotives.

From 30 November 1990, the discontinuation of freight services to Sayamagaoka eliminated the need for double-heading, and the end of all Seibu freight services from 7 March 1996 saw the E851s become surplus to requirements.[1] Final farewell Sayonara runs were organized in May 1996 hauling JR 12-series passengers coaches from Tokorozawa to Yokoze.[1]

Locomotive E854 remains preserved at Yokoze Depot, but the other three locomotives in the class were cut up.

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References[]

  • "西武鉄道 電気機関車小史2" (Short History of Seibu Electric Locomotives) by Fumio Gotō in January 2009 issue of Japan Railfan Magazine, p. 138-143
  1. ^ Jump up to: a b 日本と世界の鉄道カタログ'97~'98 [Japan and World Railway Catalogue 1997-1998] (in Japanese). Japan: Seibido Publishing. 17 August 1997. p. 139. ISBN 978-4-415-09254-6.

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