Chichibu Railway 500 series

Chichibu Railway 500 series
500 series at Omaeda Station, 1989
In service	1962–1992
Number built	18 vehicles (9 sets)
Number scrapped	18 vehicles
Formation	2 cars per trainset
Operator	Chichibu Railway
Line(s) served	Chichibu Main Line
Specifications
Car body construction	Steel
Car length	20 m
Doors	2 per side
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC
Current collection method	Overhead wire
Gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Chichibu Railway 500 series (秩父鉄道500系^?) was an electric multiple unit train type for local services operated by the Chichibu Railway in Japan.^[1]

Interior

While based on the earlier 300 series express design, these sets had longitudinal seating. The KuHa 600 cars were originally fitted with a toilet, but these were later removed.^[1]

History

Nine 2-car trains were built in 1962.^[1] The trains were replaced by 2000 series EMUs from 1991 and withdrawn by 1992.^{[citation needed]}

Formation

The trains were formed as follows.^[1]

• DeHa 500 + KuHa 600

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} "秩父の電車たち [Trains of the Chichibu Railway]". Japan Railfan Magazine (Japan: Kōyūsha) 48 (564): p92-99. April 2008.