Meitetsu 5000 series (1955)

Meitetsu 5000 series
5000 series at Jingū-mae Station, May 1977
In service1955–1986
Number built30 vehicles
Number in service0 vehicles
Formation4 cars per trainset
OperatorsNagoya Railroad
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Doors2 per side
Traction systemResistor control
TransmissionCardan 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 gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Meitetsu 5000 series (名鉄5000系) was an EMU type operated by Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) in Japan between 1955 and 1986.

History

The fleet was withdrawn by 1986, donating bogies and electrical equipment to the later 5300 series EMUs.

Interior

The trains featured flip-over transverse seating.

References

  1. ^ a b c 5000系（初代） [5000 series (1st generation)]. Tetsudo.com (in Japanese). Asahi Interactive Inc. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2010.


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