JR Shikoku 1000 series
Japanese diesel multiple unit train type
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The 1000 series (1000形) is a single-car diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated on local regional services by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) in Japan since 1990.[1]
| 1000 series | |
|---|---|
Car number 1021, December 2021 | |
| In service | 1990–Present |
| Manufacturer | Niigata Transys |
| Constructed | 1990–1997 |
| Number built | 56 vehicles |
| Number in service | 38 vehicles |
| Formation | Single car |
| Capacity | 151 (70 seated) |
| Operator | JR Shikoku |
| Depots | Kōchi, Tokushima |
| Lines served | Kōtoku Line, Tokushima Line, Mugi Line, Dosan Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) |
| Width | 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 3,825 mm (12 ft 6.6 in) |
| Doors | Three per side |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
| Weight | 31.5 t |
| Prime mover | SA6D125-H (x1) |
| Power output | 400 ps (at 2,100 rpm) |
| Bogies | S-DT57/S-TR57 |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Operations
The 1000 series trains are used on the following JR Shikoku lines.[2]
Build details and variants
A total of 56 1000 series cars were built by Niigata Transys between 1990 and 1997, delivered in four batches as shown below.[3]
| Batch | Vehicle numbers | Build date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1001–1028 | 1990 |
| 2 | 1029–1048 | 1992 |
| 3 | 1049–1050 | 1995 |
| 4 | 1051–1056 | 1997 |
Interior
History
In 2008, 18 1000 series cars were modified to make them compatible with newly delivered 1500 series DMU cars, and were reclassified as 1200 series.[3]
