| Meitetsu 1800 series | |
| Imagealt: | A Meitetsu 1800 series train |
| Family: | Panorama Super |
| Yearservice: | 1991 |
| Refurbishment: | 2017- |
| Numberbuilt: | 24 vehicles (12 sets) |
| Numberservice: | 18 vehicles (9 sets) |
| Numberpreserved: | 2 vehicles (1 set) |
| Formation: | 2 cars per set |
| Fleetnumbers: | 1801-1809, 1851-1853 |
| Operator: | Meitetsu |
| Carbody: | Steel |
| Maxspeed: | 120km/h |
| Traction: | Chopper Control |
| Electricsystem: | 1,500 V DC |
| Collectionmethod: | Overhead catenary |
The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) type operated by the private railway operator Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) in Japan since 1991.[1]
The type consists of nine two-car 1800 series sets introduced in 1991, and three two-car 1850 series sets introduced in 1992, built using the underframes and electrical equipment from withdrawn 7500 series "Panorama Car" EMUs.[1]
The 1800 series was introduced in 1991 as two-car commuter-style sets to be coupled to six-car 1000/1200 series sets on limited express services during the busy peak hours.[1] Sets are also used on their own or in pairs on other services.[1]
, the fleet consists of nine two-car 1800 series sets (1801 to 1809) and two two-car 1850 series sets (1851 to 1852), formed as follows.[2]
| Designation | Tc1 | Mc | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 180x | 190x |
The Mc cars have one lozenge-type pantograph.[2]
| Designation | Mc1 | Mc2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 185x | 195x |
The Mc2 cars have one lozenge-type pantograph.[2]
The 1800 and 1850 series cars have transverse seating with flip-over seat backs to face the direction of travel.[1]
The 1800 series trains were first introduced in 1991, to augment the 1000/1200 series trainsets.[1] In 1992, three more two-car sets were built, reusing the underframes and electrical equipment from withdrawn 7500 series "Panorama Car" EMU cars.[1]
From 2017, the fleet underwent a programme of refurbishment. The first 1800 series set to be refurbished and reliveried was 1808 in May 2017.[3]