113 series

113 series
300px JR West 4-car set on a Sanyō Main Line service, October 2009
In service	1963–Present
Manufacturer	JNR Niitsu Works, Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Kisha Seizo, Nippon Sharyo, Teikoku Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation
Constructed	1963–1990
Refurbishment	1998– (for selected trains)
Number built	2,900 vehicles
Number in service	156 vehicles (JR West) 12 vehicles (JR Shikoku)
Operator(s)	■ JNR (1963–1987) ■ JR East (1987–2011) ■ JR Central (1987–2007) ■ JR West (1987–Present) ■ JR Shikoku (1999–Present)
Depot(s)	Kyōto Miyahara Fukuchiyama Hiroshima Takamatsu
Line(s) served	Various
Specifications
Car body construction	Steel Stainless steel (SaRo 124/SaRo 125)
Car length	20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width	2,900 mm (9 ft 6 in)
Doors	3 pairs per side
Maximum speed	110 km/h (70 mph)
Traction system	Resistor control
Deceleration	3.0 km/h/s
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC
Current collection method	overhead catenary
Braking system(s)	Dynamic brake, Electric brakes, air brakes
Safety system(s)	ATS-SN, ATS-P
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 113 series (113系) is a Japanese suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in 1963 by Japanese National Railways (JNR), currently operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) and Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), and formerly also operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central).

The design was derived from the earlier 111 series, and used newer MT54 motors with an output of 120 kW. They are used in the mild temperature areas of Japan, due to their brakes not being capable of handling cold weather. The 115 series were built to operate in colder areas.

Variants

113-0 series

These sets were the first of the 113 series, and were put to use on the Sobu and Yokosuka Lines. They had the same body structure as the 111 series, only the driver's cab had been extended. In 1970, AU73X, AU74X, AU75X type air conditioning was fitted experimentally to sets operated in the Kansai area. The test was successful, and hence was fitted into the majority of the cars. Production of the -0 series ceased in 1973, and most sets have now been withdrawn.

113-0 series (JR Shikoku)

Three 113-0 sets were transferred to JR Shikoku from JR East for refurbishment. Following refurbishment, they differed externally from most 113 series trainsets because they have lower front destination signs and rectangular headlights. Each set also came in a different color scheme; set 1 in a coat of lime green surrounding the windows with light blue; set 2 in red and pink; and set 3 in orange and yellow. All have a ribbon of silver on the top and bottom, and the colors were arranged in the same pattern.

Former Numbering	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Current	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3
Car 1	KuHa 111-223	KuHa 111-198	KuHa 111-222	→	KuHa 113-1	KuHa 113-2	KuHa 113-3
Car 2	MoHa 113-257	MoHa 113-270	MoHa 113-272	→	MoHa 113-1	MoHa 113-2	MoHa 113-3
Car 3	MoHa 112-257	MoHa 112-270	MoHa 112-272	→	MoHa 112-1	MoHa 112-2	MoHa 112-3
Car 4	KuHa 111-532	KuHa 111-529	KuHa 111-528	→	KuHa 112-1	KuHa 112-2	KuHa 112-3

113-700 series

These sets were built for use on the Kosei Line, due to the heavy amounts of snowfall in the region. They feature semi automatic doors, snowploughs and improved brakes. Some trains were also transferred to the Sagano Line.

113-1000 series

These sets were introduced from 1972, and were an improved version of the 113-0 series, for use on the Sobu and Yokosuka Lines. They incorporated fire resistant materials, sealed beam headlights and air conditioning. These trains were used around the Boso area, on the Narita Line, Kashima Line, Sotobo Line, and Uchibo Line. However, due to minor modifications of the ATC and air conditioning in some trains in April 1972, some of the trains from the Boso area were transferred for use on the Tokaido Line.

113-1500 series

These sets were an improvement on the 113-1000 series and these sets were all located at Ofuna. They ran on the Sobu and Yokosuka Lines and on the Tokaido Line. All 113-1500 series trains were fitted with ATC-5 and ATS-P/SN.

113-3800 series

These are JR West 2-car sets which were converted in 2001 by building new cabs at one end of former MoHa (non-driving motor) cars.

Livery variations

• JRE-EC113-Tokaido.jpg

  Shōnan livery

• JNRKuha111-2153.jpg

  "Suka" livery

• JRW series113-Kinokuni.jpg

  Hanwa "Blue Liner" livery

• JNR EC Tc111-421.jpg

  Kasuga livery

• JNR EC Mc113-811.jpg

  (Old) Fukuchiyama Line livery (113-800 series)

• JRW-113 001 JPN.jpg

  Fukuchiyama "wanman" livery (113-3800 series)

• L25 Mc112-5303 680.jpg

  Sagano "wanman" livery (113-5300 series)

• Jrwest 113 2000.jpg

  Kisei Main Line livery (113-2000 series)

• JRW series113 Hanwa.jpg

  Shirahama Panda livery

• JNR113Series-HiroF4.JPG

  JR West refurbished livery

• JNR113Series-HiroF-11.JPG

  Hiroshima refurbished livery

• JNR113Series MihaS34-Green.jpg

  Kyōto and Kitakinki area livery

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  Shikoku livery trainset 1

• Jrs 113 2 pink.JPG

  Shikoku livery trainset 2

• JRS 113 series 3 yellow.jpg

  Shikoku livery trainset 3

Preserved examples

• KuHa 111-1072 (front end only, preserved privately at a hotel in Ueda, Nagano)
• KuHa 111-2152 (front end only, preserved privately at a hotel in Ueda, Nagano)

External links

JR East 113 series EMU information at the Wayback Machine (archived 22 May 2011) (Japanese)