883 series
Japanese train type
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The 883 series (883系) is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) tilting train type operated on Sonic limited express services by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan since April 1995.[1]
- Wonderland Express
- A-train (883-1000 series)
| 883 series | |
|---|---|
 883 series set AO2, January 2017 | |
| In service | April 1995–Present |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi |
| Built at | Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi |
| Family name |
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| Constructed | 1994–2008 |
| Refurbished | 2005–2007 |
| Number in service | 56 vehicles (8 sets) |
| Formation | 7 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | AO1-5, AO16-18 |
| Operator | JR Kyushu |
| Depot | Ōita |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel Aluminium (MoHa883-1000, SaHa883-1000) |
| Car length | 21,700 mm (71 ft 2 in) (end cars) 20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2,853 mm (9 ft 4.3 in) |
| Height | 3,580 mm (11 ft 9 in) |
| Doors | 1 per side |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph)[1] |
| Traction system | GTO-VVVF |
| Power output | 190 kW (per motor) 2,280 kW (whole set) |
| Electric system | 20 kV AC, 60 Hz |
| Current collection | Overhead catenary |
| Braking system | Regenerative brakes |
| Safety systems | ATS-SK, ATS-Dk |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Notes/references | |
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Design
Formations
The fleet was initially formed as five 7-car sets (AO1–5) and three 5-car sets (AO6–8), with the three 5-car sets having different coloured front ends: silver for AO6, yellow for A07, and dark blue for AO8.[3] The 5-car sets were lengthened to 7 cars from July 2008 with the insertion of two -1000 subseries cars with aluminium bodies built to 885 series specifications.[4]
Sets AO1–5
These sets are formed as follows.[4][5]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Thsc | TA2 | M2 | TA1 | M1 | TA | Mc |
| Numbering | KuRoHa 882 | SaHa 883-200 | MoHa 883-200 | SaHa 883-100 | MoHa 883-100 | SaHa 883 | KuMoHa 883 |
Cars 2, 4, and 6 are each fitted with one PS401KA single-arm pantograph.
Sets AO16–18
These sets are formed as follows.[4][5]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Thsc | TA2 | M2 | M3 | T3 | TA | Mc |
| Numbering | KuRoHa 882 | SaHa 883-200 | MoHa 883-200 | MoHa 883-1000 | SaHa 883-1000 | SaHa 883 | KuMoHa 883 |
Cars 2, 4, and 6 are each fitted with one PS401KA single-arm pantograph.
