Chichibu Railway 7500 series
Class of 7 Japanese 3-car electric multiple units
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The Chichibu Railway 7500 series (秩父鉄道7500系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type for Chichibu Main Line local services on the Chichibu Main Line operated by the private railway operator Chichibu Railway in Japan since March 2010.[1]
| Chichibu Railway 7500 series | |
|---|---|
Set 7504 in October 2018 | |
| Manufacturer | Tokyu Car Corporation |
| Replaced | 1000 series |
| Entered service | March 2010 |
| Number built | 21 vehicles (7 sets) |
| Number in service | 21 vehicles (7 sets) |
| Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
| Operator | Chichibu Railway |
| Depot | Kumagaya |
| Line served | Chichibu Main Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) |
| Width | 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) |
| Doors | 4 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
| Electric system | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection | Overhead wire |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Overview
The three-car trains were converted from former Tokyu 8090 series cars. Conversion details include modifications for wanman driver-only operation, the addition of passenger door control buttons, and the replacement of the previous single-arm pantograph with two lozenge-type pantographs on the DeHa 7600 car.[1]
Formations
As of 1 April 2014, the fleet consists of seven three-car sets, formed as follows, with two motored ("M") cars and one non-powered trailer ("T") car. The DeHa 7500 car is at the Mitsumineguchi (west) end.[2]
| Designation | Mc | M | Tc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 7500 | 7601 | 7700 |
The DeHa 7600 car is fitted with two lozenge-type pantographs.[2]
History
Build details
The conversion histories and former identities of the fleet are as shown below.[2]
| Set No. | Car No. | Tokyu numbering | Conversion date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7501 | DeHa 7501 | KuHa 8092 | 25 March 2010[5] |
| DeHa 7601 | DeHa 8192 | ||
| KuHa 7701 | KuHa 8091 | ||
| 7502 | DeHa 7502 | KuHa 8083 | 24 December 2010[6] |
| DeHa 7602 | DeHa 8184 | ||
| KuHa 7702 | KuHa 8084 | ||
| 7503 | DeHa 7503 | KuHa 8085 | 28 February 2011[6] |
| DeHa 7603 | DeHa 8186 | ||
| KuHa 7703 | KuHa 8086 | ||
| 7504 | DeHa 7504 | KuHa 8093 | 21 November 2011[7] |
| DeHa 7604 | DeHa 8194 | ||
| KuHa 7704 | KuHa 8094 | ||
| 7505 | DeHa 7505 | KuHa 8087 | 16 December 2011[7] |
| DeHa 7605 | DeHa 8188 | ||
| KuHa 7705 | KuHa 8088 | ||
| 7506 | DeHa 7506 | KuHa 8095 | 12 March 2012[7] |
| DeHa 7606 | DeHa 8196 | ||
| KuHa 7706 | KuHa 8096 | ||
| 7507 | DeHa 7507 | KuHa 8089 | 21 November 2013[8] |
| DeHa 7607 | DeHa 8190 | ||
| KuHa 7707 | KuHa 8090 |
Special liveries
From September until November 2014, set 7502 carried a special "Geo Park Train" livery featuring wildlife formerly associated with the area.[9]
