Chichibu Railway 6000 series
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The is an electric multiple unit
train type for express services operated by Chichibu Railway
in Japan since 2006.
The DeHa 6100 car is fitted with two lozenge-type pantographs.
limited express EMUs when they were refurbished. The seats are arranged in facing bays, and no longer rotate or recline.
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 express 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 since 2006.
Formation
| DeHa (M2c) | DeHa (M1) | KuHa (Tc) |
|---|---|---|
| 6001 (ex MoHa 230) | 6101 (ex MoHa 229) | 6201 (ex KuHa 1229) |
| 6002 (ex MoHa 232) | 6102 (ex MoHa 231) | 6202 (ex KuHa 1231) |
| 6003 (ex MoHa 234) | 6103 (ex MoHa 233) | 6203 (ex KuHa 1233) |
The DeHa 6100 car is fitted with two lozenge-type pantographs.
History
Three 3-car trains were converted from 2005 from former Seibu 101 series 4-car EMUs. Conversion involved sealing the centre pair of side doors and installing transverse seating displaced from Seibu 10000 seriesSeibu 10000 series
The is a limited express electric multiple unit type operated by Seibu Railway in Japan since 1993, branded as "NRA" or "New Red Arrow". The trains are used on Koedo services from Seibu-Shinjuku in Tokyo to Hon-Kawagoe and on Musashi and Chichibu services from Ikebukuro in Tokyo to Hannō and Seibu...
limited express EMUs when they were refurbished. The seats are arranged in facing bays, and no longer rotate or recline.