Seibu 101 series
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The Seibu 101 series (西武101系) and New 101 series (新101系) are electric multiple unit (EMU) train types operated by the private railway operator Seibu Railway in Japan.
Original 101 series
Seibu 101 series | |
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![]() A Seibu 101 series train in December 2012 at Yokoze rail yard | |
Manufacturer | Seibu Tokorozawa railway works |
Constructed | 1968–1976 [1] |
Entered service | March 5, 1969 [1] |
Number built | 278 vehicles |
Number in service | None |
Formation | 2/4/6/8 cars per trainset |
Operators | Seibu Railway |
Specifications | |
Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) |
Doors | 3 pairs per side[1] |
Maximum speed | 105 km/h (65 mph) |
Traction system | Resistor control |
Traction motors | HS-836-Nrb HS-836-Prb |
Power output | 150 kW (201 hp)[1] |
Acceleration | 2.3km/h/s |
Deceleration | 3.5km/h/s (Service) 4.5km/h/s (Emergency) |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Safety system(s) | ATS |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 101 series began service in 1969, in conjunction with the opening of the Seibu Chichibu Line.[2]
New 101 series and 301 series
Seibu New 101 series | |
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A Seibu New 101 series train | |
Manufacturer | Seibu Tokorozawa railway works, Tokyu car cooperation |
Constructed | 1979–1984 |
Entered service | 1979 [3] |
Number built | 154 vehicles |
Formation | 2/4/8 cars per trainset |
Operators | Seibu Railway |
Specifications | |
Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)[1][3] |
Width | 2,881 mm (9 ft 5.4 in)[1][3] |
Height | 4,065 mm (13 ft 4.0 in)[1][3] |
Floor height | 880 mm (2 ft 11 in)[1][3] |
Doors | 3 pairs per side[1] |
Maximum speed | 105 km/h (65 mph) |
Traction system | Resistor control |
Traction motors | HS-836-Nrb HS-836-Prb |
Power output | 150 kW (201 hp)[1] |
Acceleration | 2.3km/h/s |
Deceleration | 3.5km/h/s (Service) 4.5km/h/s (Emergency) |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Safety system(s) | ATS |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The New 101 series features changes in design.[4] The 301 series is based on the New 101 series,[5] and were formed as eight-car sets.[2]
- Interior view
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair space
Resale
The Chichibu Railway 6000 series trains were rebuilt from former Seibu New 101 series trains.[6] Sangi Railway operates former New 101 series trains as Sangi Railway 751 series.[7] Former Seibu New 101 series trains were also transferred to Ryutetsu, becoming Ryutetsu 5000 series trains.[8]
- Chichibu Railway 6000 series
- Sangi Railway 751 series
- Ryutetsu 5000 series
Livery variations
In 2018, one set received a livery resembling the Ohmi Railway 100 series.[9] Other livery variations include a set in Izuhakone Railway livery,[10] and a set in red and beige livery.[11]
- 101 series in Ohmi Railway livery
- Set 1249 in Izuhakone Railway-style livery
- Red and beige livery
Preserved examples
- KuHa 1150: used as a library room at the Kumegawa Train Library in Higashimurayama, Tokyo.[12]
- KuHa 1224: preserved at Yokoze yard.[1]
- KuHa 1262: exhibited outside the MetLife Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama.[13]
- Kumegawa Train Library
- KuHa 1224 at Yokoze yard in December 2012
- KuHa 1262 in May 2021
References
- ^ a b "西武鉄道101系・301系が引退-引退後は他線や譲渡へ". nerima.keizai.biz (in Japanese). December 10, 2012. Archived from the original on June 21, 2020. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e 11路線の前面展望映像 西武鉄道100周年 DVD BOOK [Front view of 11 railway lines Seibu railway 100th anivversary DVD BOOK] (in Japanese). Meddiax mook. 2013. pp. 60, 61, 62, 63. ISBN 978-4-86201-419-1.
- ^ "西武多摩湖線にオリジナル色の101系…イエロー&ベージュ 「赤電」に続いて3月24日から". response.jp (in Japanese). IID, Inc. March 19, 2018. Archived from the original on June 21, 2020. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
- ^ 小佐野 景寿 (August 12, 2019). "西武101系、走り続ける「黄色い電車」の元祖". Toyo Keizai Online (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 7, 2019.
- ^ "流鉄5000系が甲種輸送される". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. June 23, 2009. Archived from the original on June 21, 2020. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
- ^ "【西武】新101系261編成 伊豆箱根色に". rail.hobidas.com (in Japanese). Neko Publishing. February 27, 2018. Archived from the original on June 21, 2020. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
- ^ "【西武】新101系259編成 赤電塗装で出場". rail.hobidas.com (in Japanese). Neko Publishing. October 12, 2018. Archived from the original on June 21, 2020. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
- ^ "東村山・くめがわ電車図書館で「夜桜開館」 好評得て2度目、グッズ販売も". kitatama.keizai.biz (in Japanese). March 25, 2019. Archived from the original on June 21, 2020. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
- ^ "西武101系、メットライフドーム「トレイン広場」に展示". Tetsudo Shimbun (in Japanese). December 20, 2020. Archived from the original on December 24, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
External links
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- Seibu Railway website (in Japanese)
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