JR Shikoku 1000 series
| 1000 series | |
|---|---|
|
Car number 1001, July 2008 | |
| 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(s) | JR Shikoku |
| Depot(s) | Kōchi, Tokushima |
| Line(s) 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 (70 mph) |
| Weight | 31.5 t |
| Prime mover(s) | SA6D125-H (x1) |
| Power output | 400 hp (at 2,100 rpm) |
| Bogies | S-DT57/S-TR57 |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
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]
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
Passenger accommodation consists of a mixture of longitudinal bench seating on one side and transverse seating bays on the opposite side.[3] Toilets have been retro-fitted to a number of cars since February 2001.[3]
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Interior view, July 2007
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]
References
- ↑ JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 [JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. p. 487. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0.
- ↑ Haraguchi, Takayuki (2009). Encyclopedia of JR's Railway Cars: ＪＲ全車輌. Japan: Sekai Bunka. p. 140. ISBN 978-4-418-09905-4.
- 1 2 3 4 Nishiwaki, Kōji (September 2010). "JR各社の新世代気動車の現況 ＪＲ四国1000形" [The Current Situation of JR Group Modern DMUs: JR Shikoku 1000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 50 no. 593 (Japan: Kōyūsha). pp. 97–101.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to 1000 series. |
- 1000 series details on JR Shikoku website (Japanese)
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