Meitetsu 5000 series (1955)
Appearance
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Meitetsu 5000 series | |
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![]() 5000 series at Jingū-mae Station, May 1977 | |
In service | 1955–1986 |
Number built | 30 vehicles |
Number in service | 0 vehicles |
Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
Operators | Nagoya Railroad |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Steel |
Doors | 2 per side |
Traction system | Resistor control |
Transmission | Cardan Driveshaft (1st train to have that type of driveshaft introduced in Meitetsu) |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
Current collector(s) | Overhead wire |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Meitetsu 5000 series (名鉄5000系) was an EMU type operated by Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) in Japan between 1955 and 1986.[1]
History
The fleet was withdrawn by 1986, donating bogies and electrical equipment to the later 5300 series EMUs.[1]
Interior
The trains featured flip-over transverse seating.[1]
References
External links
Media related to Meitetsu 5000 series at Wikimedia Commons