165 series

165 series

Final run of 165 series in June 2003
In service 19632003
Constructed 1963-1970
Scrapped 2009
Number built 701 cars
Number in service None
Number preserved 3 cars
Number scrapped 698 cars
Formation 3, 4, 6 cars per set
Operator(s) JNR (1963-1987)
JR East (1987-2003)
JR Central (1987-2003)
JR West (1987-2003)
Specifications
Car body construction Steel
Doors 2 per side (except buffet car)
Maximum speed 110 km/h (70 mph)
Traction system Resistor control
Power output 120 kW per motor
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC
Bogies DT32, TR69
Safety system(s) ATS-S, ATS-P
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 165 series (165系) was an express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in 1963 by Japanese National Railways (JNR).

History

During the early 1960s, the Chūō Main Line and Shinetsu Line were electrified, requiring new EMUs for the express services. New powerful trains were required, as the earlier 153 series trains were designed for operation in flat, warm areas.

Differences between 153 series and 165 series

Individual car types (original)

Joyful Train conversions

A number of 165 series trains were converted for use as Joyful Train sets including the following.

Resale

Nine withdrawn 165 series cars were sold to the Chichibu Railway in 1992 and converted to become Chichibu Railway 3000 series 3-car sets for use on express services.[1]

Preserved examples

See also

References

  1. "秩父の電車たち" [Trains of the Chichibu Railway]. Japan Railfan Magazine (Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd.) 48 (564): 92–99. April 2008.
  2. クハ165-120が浜松へ [KuHa 165-120 moved to Hamamatsu]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 14 February 2013. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
  3. 1 2 "「リニア・鉄道館」ファーストガイド" ["SCMaglev and Railway Park" First Guide]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine (Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun) 40 (324): 20–33. April 2011.
  4. Sasada, Masahiro (September 2012). 国鉄&JR保存車大全 [JNR & JR Preserved Rolling Stock Complete Guide]. Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. p. 127. ISBN 978-4863206175.

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