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The Tobu 7300 series (東武7300系, Tōbu 7300-kei) was a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway in Japan.
| Tobu 7300 series | |
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.jpg) A 7300 series on the Isesaki Line in 1977 | |
| In service | 1959–1984 |
| Manufacturer | Nippon Sharyo, Tsuha Sharyo |
| Constructed | 1944–1950 (as 63 series) |
| Refurbished | 1959–1964 |
| Number built | 58 vehicles |
| Number in service | None |
| Number preserved | 1 |
| Operators | Tobu Railway |
| Lines served | Tobu Isesaki Line, Tobu Tojo Line, Tobu Ogose Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length | 20 m (65 ft 7 in) |
| Doors | 4 per side |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC, overhead catenary |
| Multiple working | Tobu 7800 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 7300 series sets were built between September 1959 and 1964 from 58 former 63 series EMU cars purchased from both JNR and Meitetsu, with new bodies based on the 7800 series design.[1] The last remaining sets were withdrawn by September 1984.[1]
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An original JNR 63 series EMU car
Interior edit
Passenger accommodation consisted of longitudinal bench seating throughout.
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Interior of preserved MoHa 7329, September 2009
Preserved examples edit
One car, MoHa 7329, is preserved at the Tobu Dobutsu-koen amusement park.[1]
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Preserved MoHa 7329, September 2009
References edit
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tobu 7300 series.
- ^ a b c Iijima, Iwao (July 2002). 東武鉄道 私鉄の車両２４ 東武鉄道 [Private Railway Trains 24: Tobu Railway]. Tokyo, Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. p. 112. ISBN 978-4-87366-307-4.