Chichibu Railway 2000 series
| Chichibu Railway 2000 series | |
|---|---|
| 
 
 A 2000 series trainset at Kumagaya Station in 1992  | |
| In service | 1991–2000 | 
| Replaced | 500 series | 
| Scrapped | 2000 | 
| Number built | 16 vehicles (4 sets) | 
| Number scrapped | 16 vehicles (4 sets) | 
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset | 
| Operator(s) | Chichibu Railway | 
| Depot(s) | Kumagaya | 
| Line(s) served | Chichibu Main Line | 
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel | 
| Car length | 18 m (59 ft 1 in) | 
| Doors | 3 pairs per side | 
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC | 
| Current collection method | Overhead wire | 
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) | 
The Chichibu Railway 2000 series (秩父鉄道2000系) was an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type for local services operated by the private railway operator Chichibu Railway in Japan.[1]
History
Four 4-car trains were converted in 1991 from former Tokyu 7000 series commuter EMUs.[1]
Formation
Trainsets were formed as follows.[1]
| DeHa | DeHa | DeHa | DeHa | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 (ex DeHa 7017) | 2101 (ex DeHa 7160) | 2201 (ex DeHa 7159) | 2301 (ex DeHa 7036) | 
| 2002 (ex DeHa 7035) | 2102 (ex DeHa 7162) | 2202 (ex DeHa 7161) | 2302 (ex DeHa 7016) | 
| 2003 (ex DeHa 7021) | 2103 (ex DeHa 7170) | 2203 (ex DeHa 7121) | 2303 (ex DeHa 7022) | 
| 2004 (ex DeHa 7061) | 2104 (ex DeHa 7146) | 2204 (ex DeHa 7145) | 2304 (ex DeHa 7028) | 
References
- 1 2 3 秩父の電車たち [Trains of the Chichibu Railway]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 48 no. 564 (Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd.). April 2008. pp. 92–99.
 
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