Chichibu Railway 7800 series
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| Chichibu Railway 7800 series | |
|---|---|
 Set 7804, October 2022 | |
| In service | 16 March 2013 – present |
| Manufacturer | Tokyu Car Corporation |
| Replaced | 1000 series |
| Number built | 8 vehicles (4 sets) |
| Number in service | 8 vehicles (4 sets) |
| Formation | 2 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 7801–7804 |
| Operators | Chichibu Railway |
| Depots | Kumagaya |
| Lines 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) |
| Height | 4,123 mm (13 ft 6.3 in) |
| Doors | 4 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection | Overhead wire |
| Bogies | TS-807 (motored), TS-815 (trailer) |
| Safety system(s) | ATS |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Chichibu Railway 7800 series (秩父鉄道7800系) is a 2-car electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the Japanese private railway operator Chichibu Railway on Chichibu Main Line local services since 16 March 2013.[1]
The first 2-car train was converted from former Tokyu 8090 series cars in 2012 by Tokyu Techo Systems. Conversion details include the removal of electrical equipment from one former motored car, the addition two lozenge-type pantographs on the DeHa 7800 car, and the addition of new cab ends.[2]
Formations
The 2-car sets are formed as follows, with one motored ("M") car and one non-powered trailer ("T") car. The DeHa 7800 car is at the Mitsumineguchi (west) end.[3]
| Designation | Mc | Tc |
|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 7801 | 7901 |
| Weight (t) | 34.9 | 30.9 |
| Capacity (Total/seated) | 140/45 | 139/48 |
The DeHa 7800 car is fitted with two lozenge-type pantographs.[3]
