| Chichibu Railway 500 series | |
| Service: | 1962–1992 |
| Numberbuilt: | 18 vehicles (9 sets) |
| Numberscrapped: | 18 vehicles |
| Formation: | 2 cars per trainset |
| Carbody: | Steel |
| Carlength: | 20 m |
| Doors: | 2 per side |
| Electricsystem: | 1,500 V DC |
| Collectionmethod: | Overhead wire |
The was an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type for local services on the Chichibu Main Line operated by the Chichibu Railway in Japan between 1962 and 1992.[1]
The trains were formed as follows.[1]
While based on the earlier 300 series express design, these sets had longitudinal seating. The KuHa 600 cars were originally fitted with a toilet, but these were later removed.[1]
Nine 2-car trains were built in 1962.[1] The trains were replaced by 2000 series EMUs from 1991 and withdrawn by 1992.