Chichibu Railway 500 series
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| Chichibu Railway 500 series | |
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500 series at Omaeda Station, 1989
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| In service | 1962–1992 |
| Number built | 18 vehicles (9 sets) |
| Number scrapped | 18 vehicles |
| Formation | 2 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | Chichibu Railway |
| Line(s) served | Chichibu Main Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length | 20 m |
| Doors | 2 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 500 series (秩父鉄道500系?) was an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type for local services on the Chichibu Main Line operated by the Chichibu Railway in Japan between 1962 and 1992.[1]
Contents
Formation
The trains were formed as follows.[1]
- DeHa 500 + KuHa 600
Interior
While based on the earlier 300 series express design, these sets had longitudinal seating. The KuHa 600 cars were originally fitted with a toilet, but these were later removed.[1]
History
Nine 2-car trains were built in 1962.[1] The trains were replaced by 2000 series EMUs from 1991 and withdrawn by 1992.[citation needed]
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Ctk500 old.jpg
500 series set in original livery, 1984
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