| Chichibu Railway 5000 series | |
| Service: | 1999– |
| Replaced: | 2000 series |
| Numberbuilt: | 12 vehicles (4 sets) |
| Numberservice: | 9 vehicles (3 sets) |
| Numberscrapped: | 3 vehicles (1 set) |
| Formation: | 3 cars per trainset |
| Operator: | Chichibu Railway |
| Depots: | Kumagaya |
| Lines: | Chichibu Main Line |
| Carbody: | Stainless steel |
| Carlength: | 20m (70feet) |
| Doors: | 4 pairs per side |
| Electricsystem: | 1,500 V DC |
| Collectionmethod: | Overhead wire |
The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Chichibu Railway on Chichibu Main Line local services in Japan.[1]
, three three-car sets (sets 5001 to 5003) were in service.[2]
| DeHa (M1c) | DeHa (M2) | KuHa (Tc) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5001 (ex 6191) | 5101 (ex 6196) | 5201 (ex 6198) | |
| 5002 (ex 6241) | 5102 (ex 6246) | 5202 (ex 6248) | |
| 5003 (ex 6251) | 5103 (ex 6256) | 5203 (ex 6258) | |
| 5004 (ex 6261) | 5104 (ex 6266) | 5204 (ex 6268) |
The DeHa 5000 and 5100 cars are each fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph.[1] [3]
Four 3-car trains were converted in 1999 from former Toei 6000 series (Toei Mita Line) commuter EMUs.[1]