183 series
| 183 series | |
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 183 series on Shiosai service at Naruto Station, May 2005 |
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| In service | 1972–Present |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation, JR West |
| Constructed | 1972–2004 |
| Number preserved | 5 vehicles |
| Operator | JNR (1972–1987) JR East (1987–Present) JR West (1990–Present) |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length | 21,000 mm (68 ft 11 in) (end cars) 20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2,946 mm (9 ft 8.0 in) |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection method | overhead catenary |
| Braking system(s) | Dynamic brake, Electro-pneumatic brake |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-S, ATC-5 |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 183 series (183系) is a limited express EMU introduced in 1972 by Japanese National Railways (JNR), and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and West Japan Railway Company (JR West). In terms of design, it is closely based on the late-model AC/DC 485 series, with minor cosmetic differences and DC-only drive.
The trains were built by Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, and Tokyu Car Corporation.
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[edit] Usage - current
[edit] JR East
- Azusa (seasonal only)
- Kaiji (seasonal only)
- Wing
- Moonlight Nagara
- Moonlight Shinshū
[edit] JR West
The 183 series trains operated by JR West are actually DC-only conversions of 485 series trainsets. They are used on limited-express services from Kyoto and Shin-Osaka to the northern coast of Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures, as part of the "Kitakinki Big X Network". These trainsets will be gradually phased out in favor of the new 287 series from spring 2011.
- Kitakinki (until March 2011)
- Kounotori
- Kinosaki
- Tamba (until March 2011)
- Hashidate
- Maizuru
- Monju (until March 2011)
[edit] Usage - past
- Sazanami
- Wakashio
- Shiosai
- Ayame
- Suigo
- Toki
- Amagi
- Odoriko
- Asama
- Myōkō
- Ohayō Liner
- Chūō Liner (until March 2008)
- Ōme Liner (until June 2002)
[edit] See also
Media related to JNR 183 at Wikimedia Commons
[edit] References
- JR全車両ハンドブック2006 (JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2006). Japan: Neko Publishing. 2006.
- JR電車編成表 '07冬号 (JR EMU Formations - Winter 2007). Japan: JRR. December 2006. ISBN 4-88283-046-9.
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