Chichibu Railway 5000 series
Encyclopedia
The is an EMU
train type for local services operated by Chichibu Railway
in Japan.
) commuter EMUs.
The DeHa 5000 and 5100 cars are each fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph.
Electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages...
train type for local services operated by Chichibu Railway
Chichibu Railway
is a small-sector private railway company operating two railway lines in northern Saitama Prefecture, Japan. In addition to its railway operations, the company deals in the real estate and tourism industries. It also manages the Mitsumine Ropeway...
in Japan.
History
Four 3-car trains were converted in 1999 from former Toei 6000 series (Toei Mita LineToei Mita Line
The is a subway line of the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation network in Tokyo, Japan. The line runs between Nishi-Takashimadaira in Itabashi and Meguro in Shinagawa. Trains continue with direct service into the Meguro Line of Tokyu Corporation for...
) commuter EMUs.
Formation
| DeHa (M1c) | DeHa (M2) | KuHa (Tc) |
|---|---|---|
| 5001 (ex 6191) | 5101 (ex 6196) | 5201 (ex 6198) |
| 5002 (ex 6241) | 5102 (ex 6246) | 5202 (ex 6248) |
| 5003 (ex 6251) | 5103 (ex 6256) | 5203 (ex 6258) |
| 5004 (ex 6261) | 5104 (ex 6266) | 5204 (ex 6268) |
The DeHa 5000 and 5100 cars are each fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph.