| Chichibu Railway 6000 series | |
| Service: | 2006 - Present |
| Replaced: | 3000 series |
| Yearservice: | 15 March 2006 |
| Numberbuilt: | 9 vehicles (3 sets) |
| Numberservice: | 9 vehicles (3 sets) |
| Formation: | 3 cars per trainset |
| Fleetnumbers: | 6001 - 6003 |
| Operator: | Chichibu Railway |
| Depots: | Kumagaya |
| Lines: | Chichibu Main Line |
| Carbody: | Steel |
| Carlength: | 20m (70feet) |
| Doors: | 2 pairs per side |
| Electricsystem: | 1,500 V DC |
| Collectionmethod: | Overhead wire |
The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type for express services on the Chichibu Main Line operated by the private railway operator Chichibu Railway in Japan since 2006.[1]
The three three-car sets are formed as shown below, with two motored ("M") cars and one non-powered trailer ("T") car.
| DeHa (M2c) | DeHa (M1) | KuHa (Tc) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6001 (ex MoHa 230) | 6101 (ex MoHa 229) | 6201 (ex KuHa 1229) | |
| 6002 (ex MoHa 232) | 6102 (ex MoHa 231) | 6202 (ex KuHa 1231) | |
| 6003 (ex MoHa 234) | 6103 (ex MoHa 233) | 6203 (ex KuHa 1233) |
The DeHa 6100 car is fitted with two lozenge-type pantographs.[1] [2]
Three 3-car trains were converted from 2005 from former Seibu 101 series 4-car EMUs. Conversion involved sealing the centre pair of side doors and installing transverse seating displaced from Seibu 10000 series limited express EMUs when they were refurbished.[1] The seats are arranged in facing bays, and no longer rotate.[3]
In October 2014, set 6003 was repainted in a revival beige and brown livery based on that carried by the former 300 series trains.[4]