Meitetsu 5000 series (1955)
The Meitetsu 5000 series (名鉄5000系) was an EMU type operated by Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) in Japan between 1955 and 1986.[1]
| Meitetsu 5000 series | |
|---|---|
 5000 series at Jingū-mae Station, May 1977 | |
| In service | 1955–1986 |
| Number built | 30 vehicles |
| Number in service | 0 vehicles |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | Nagoya Railroad |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Doors | 2 per side |
| Traction system | Resistor control |
| Transmission | Cardan Driveshaft (1st train to have that type of driveshaft introduced in Meitetsu) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | Overhead wire |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
History
The fleet was withdrawn by 1986, donating bogies and electrical equipment to the later 5300 series EMUs.[1]
Interior
The trains featured flip-over transverse seating.[1]
References
- 5000系（初代） [5000 series (1st generation)]. Tetsudo.com (in Japanese). Asahi Interactive Inc. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2010.
External links
Media related to Meitetsu 5000 series at Wikimedia Commons
Meitetsu rolling stock | ||
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| Limited express |  | |
| Commuter | ||
| Withdrawn | ||
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