| 1000 series | |
| Service: | 1990–Present |
| Manufacturer: | Niigata Transys |
| Yearconstruction: | 1990–1997 |
| Numberbuilt: | 56 vehicles |
| Numberservice: | 38 vehicles |
| Formation: | Single car |
| Capacity: | 151 (70 seated) |
| Operator: | JR Shikoku |
| Depots: | Kōchi, Tokushima |
| Lines: | Kōtoku Line, Tokushima Line, Mugi Line, Dosan Line |
| Carbody: | Stainless steel |
| Carlength: | 20800mm |
| Width: | 2800mm |
| Height: | 3825mm |
| Doors: | Three per side |
| Maxspeed: | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
| Weight: | 31.5 t |
| Engine: | SA6D125-H (x1) |
| Poweroutput: | 400 ps (at 2,100 rpm) |
| Bogies: | S-DT57/S-TR57 |
The is a single-car diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated on local regional services by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) in Japan since 1990.[1]
The 1000 series trains are used on the following JR Shikoku lines.[2]
A total of 56 1000 series cars were built by Niigata Transys between 1990 and 1997, delivered in four batches as shown below.[3]
| Batch | Vehicle numbers | Build date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1001–1028 | 1990 | |
| 2 | 1029–1048 | 1992 | |
| 3 | 1049–1050 | 1995 | |
| 4 | 1051–1056 | 1997 |
Passenger accommodation consists of a mixture of longitudinal bench seating on one side and transverse seating bays on the opposite side.[3] Toilets have been retro-fitted to a number of cars since February 2001.[3]
In 2008, 18 1000 series cars were modified to make them compatible with newly delivered 1500 series DMU cars, and were reclassified as 1200 series.[3]