Seibu Class E851

For the European road numbered E851, see European route E851.

E851
Preserved Seibu Class E851 electric locomotive No. E854 on display at Yokoze Depot Open Day, October 2010
Power type	Electric
Builder	Mitsubishi
Build date	1969
UIC classification	Bo-Bo-Bo
Gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electric system	1,500 V DC
Traction motors	DC
Power output	2,550 kW
Career	Seibu Railway
Number in class	4
Disposition	Withdrawn

The Class E851 was a class of four DC electric locomotives operated by Seibu Railway in Japan.

Built in 1969 by Mitsubishi to haul 1,000-tonne cement trains, the design was based on the JNR Class EF65 and used bogies similar to those used on the JNR Class EF81 locomotives.

From 30 November 1990, the discontinuation of freight services to Sayamagaoka eliminated the need for double-heading, and the end of all Seibu freight services from 7 March 1996 saw the E851s become surplus to requirements. Final farewell Sayonara runs were organized in May 1996 hauling JR 12-series passengers coaches from Tokorozawa to Yokoze.

Locomotive E854 remains preserved at Yokoze Depot, but the other three locomotives in the class were cut up.

See also

• Seibu Class E31

References

• "西武鉄道 電気機関車小史２" (Short History of Seibu Electric Locomotives) by Fumio Gotō in January 2009 issue of Japan Railfan Magazine, p. 138-143

External links

Media related to Seibu Class E851 at Wikimedia Commons

• Seibu Railway website (Japanese)