| 489 series | |
| Service: | 1972–2012 |
| Replaced: | KiHa 80 series |
| Yearconstruction: | 1971–1979 |
| Numberservice: | None |
| Numberpreserved: | 2 vehicles |
| Operator: | JNR (1972–1987) JR East(1987–2000) JR-West (1987–2012) |
| Depots: | Kanazawa |
| Maxspeed: | 120round=5NaNround=5 |
| Traction: | Resistor control |
| Electricsystem: | 1,500 V DC / 20 kV AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Collectionmethod: | overhead catenary |
| Brakes: | Dynamic brake, electro-pneumatic brake |
| Safety: | ATS |
The was a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in March 1972 by Japanese National Railways (JNR) in Japan, and later operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) until 2012.[1]
The 489 series trains were developed from the earlier 485 series specially for use on the Hakusan and Asama limited express services operating over the steeply graded Usui Pass (Yokokawa Station - Karuizawa Station of old JNR Shinetsu Main Line). They were designed to operate in multiple with the JNR Class EF63 electric banking locomotives.[1]
The nine-car sets operated by JR-West and based at Kanazawa depot for use on Noto and Hakutaka services were formed as shown below.[2]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KuHa 489-500 | MoHa 488 | MoHa 489 | SaRo 489 | MoHa 488-200 | MoHa 489 | MoHa 488 | MoHa 489 | KuHa 489 | |
| Facilities | Toilet | Phone / Toilet | Toilet | Lounge area | Toilet | |||||
Cars 2, 5, and 7 were each fitted with two lozenge-type pantographs.[2]
Following the end of regular Noto express services in March 2010, the three remaining JR-West 489 series sets based at Kanazawa depot lost their regular duties, and two sets were withdrawn in June and August of the same year.[3]
The remaining set, H01, was used on a special "Arigato" ("Thankyou") run between Osaka and Kanazawa on 26 and 27 March 2011, after which it was stored at Kanazawa depot.[4] [5]
Set H01 was officially withdrawn on 1 June 2012.[6]