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489 series
489 series on a Noto service, May 2007
In service1972–2012
Constructed1971–1979
Number in serviceNone
Number preserved2 vehicle
OperatorsJNR (1972–1987)
JR East(1987–2000)
JR-West (1987–2012)
DepotsKanazawa
Specifications
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)*
Traction systemResistor control
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC / 20 kV AC, 50/60 Hz
Current collector(s)overhead catenary
Braking system(s)Dynamic brake, electro-pneumatic brake
Safety system(s)ATS
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 489 series (489系, Yonhyaku-hachijūkyū-kei) was a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in March 1972 by Japanese National Railways (JNR) in Japan, and later operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) until 2012.[1]

Operations

The 489 series trains were developed from the earlier 485 series specially for use on the Hakusan and Asama limited express services operating over the steeply graded Usui Pass (Yokokawa Station - Karuizawa Station of old JNR Shinetsu Main Line). They were designed to operate in multiple with the JNR Class EF63 electric banking locomotives.[1]

  • A 489 series EMU on an Asama service, August 1997
    A 489 series EMU on an Asama service, August 1997
  • A 489 series EMU hauled by EF63 banking locomotives on an Hakusan service, June 1997
    A 489 series EMU hauled by EF63 banking locomotives on an Hakusan service, June 1997

Formations

The 9-car sets operated by JR-West and based at Kanazawa depot for use on Noto and Hakutaka services were formed as shown below.[2]

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Numbering KuHa 489-500 MoHa 488 MoHa 489 SaRo 489 MoHa 488-200 MoHa 489 MoHa 488 MoHa 489 KuHa 489
Facilities Toilet Toilet Toilet Phone / Toilet Toilet Lounge area Toilet Toilet Toilet

Cars 2, 5, and 7 were each fitted with two lozenge-type pantographs.[2]

History

Following the end of regular Noto express services in March 2010, the three remaining JR-West 489 series sets based at Kanazawa depot lost their regular duties, and two sets were withdrawn in June and August of the same year.[3]

The remaining set, H01, was used on a special "Arigato" ("Thankyou") run between Osaka and Kanazawa on 26 and 27 March 2011, after which it was stored at Kanazawa depot.[4][5]

Set H01 was officially withdrawn on 1 June 2012.[6]

Preserved examples

References

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  1. ^ a b JR全車輌ハンドブック2009. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. pp. 183–4. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b JR電車編成表 '07冬号. Japan: JRR. December 2006. p. 134. ISBN 4-88283-046-9. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ ボンネット型、最後の走行　金沢から白山へ (in Japanese). Japan: The Hokkoku Shimbun. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ 「ありがとう489系」運転. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 27 March 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "489系H01編成が本線走行". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 17 April 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "JR車両のうごき". Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine. 41 (341). Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun: 143. 2012. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ 京都鉄道博物館. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 56, no. 662. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. June 2016. p. 50. {{cite magazine}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ クハ489-501が，保存先の小松市へ陸送される. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 11 March 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
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