Seibu 101 series explained

The and are electric multiple unit (EMU) train types operated by the private railway operator Seibu Railway in Japan.

Original 101 series

Seibu 101 series
Manufacturer:Seibu Tokorozawa railway works
Yearconstruction:1968–1976
Yearservice:March 5, 1969
Numberbuilt:278 vehicles
Numberservice:None
Formation:2/4/6/8 cars per trainset
Operator:Seibu Railway
Carlength:20000mm
Doors:3 pairs per side
Maxspeed:105kph
Traction:Resistor control
Traction Motors:HS-836-Nrb
HS-836-Prb
Poweroutput:150kW[1]
Acceleration:2.3km/h/s
Deceleration:3.5km/h/s (Service) 4.5km/h/s (Emergency)
Electricsystem:1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Collectionmethod:Pantograph
Safety:ATS

The 101 series began service in 1969, in conjunction with the opening of the Seibu Chichibu Line.

New 101 series and 301 series

Seibu New 101 series
Manufacturer:Seibu Tokorozawa railway works, Tokyu car cooperation
Yearconstruction:1979–1984
Yearservice:1979 [2]
Numberbuilt:154 vehicles
Formation:2/4/8 cars per trainset
Operator:Seibu Railway
Carlength:20000mm
Width:2881mm
Height:4065mm
Floorheight:880mm
Doors:3 pairs per side
Maxspeed:105kph
Traction:Resistor control
Traction Motors:HS-836-Nrb
HS-836-Prb
Poweroutput:150kW
Acceleration:2.3km/h/s
Deceleration:3.5km/h/s (Service) 4.5km/h/s (Emergency)
Electricsystem:1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Collectionmethod:Pantograph
Safety:ATS

The New 101 series features changes in design.[3] The 301 series is based on the New 101 series,[4] and were formed as eight-car sets.[5]

Resale

The Chichibu Railway 6000 series trains were rebuilt from former Seibu New 101 series trains.[6] Sangi Railway operates former New 101 series trains as Sangi Railway 751 series.[7] Former Seibu New 101 series trains were also transferred to Ryutetsu, becoming Ryutetsu 5000 series trains.[8]

Livery variations

In 2018, one set received a livery resembling the Ohmi Railway 100 series.[9] Other livery variations include a set in Izuhakone Railway livery,[10] and a set in red and beige livery.[11]

Preserved examples

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: 徹底カラー図解 西武鉄道のしくみ . Thorough color illustration - How Seibu Railway works . 88, 89, 155 . Japanese . 2016 . Mynavi Publishing . 978-4839959975.
  2. Book: 11路線の前面展望映像　西武鉄道100周年　DVD BOOK. Front view of 11 railway lines Seibu railway 100th anivversary DVD BOOK. 60,61,62,63. Japanese . 2013 . Meddiax mook. 978-4-86201-419-1.
  3. Web site: 西武多摩湖線にオリジナル色の101系…イエロー＆ベージュ 「赤電」に続いて3月24日から . Japanese . March 19, 2018 . response.jp . IID, Inc. . June 22, 2020 . https://archive.today/20200621224855/https://response.jp/article/2018/03/19/307419.html . June 21, 2020 . live.
  4. Web site: 小佐野 景寿 . 西武101系､走り続ける｢黄色い電車｣の元祖 . Japanese . August 12, 2019 . Toyo Keizai Online . https://archive.today/20191207111459/https://toyokeizai.net/articles/amp/296862 . December 7, 2019 . live.
  5. Web site: 西武鉄道101系・301系が引退－引退後は他線や譲渡へ . Japanese . December 10, 2012 . nerima.keizai.biz . June 21, 2020 . https://archive.today/20200621184542/https://nerima.keizai.biz/headline/248/ . June 21, 2020 . live.
  6. Web site: 星川功一 . これだけ多彩な魅力が潜む路線も珍しい — 祝SL復活！乗って見て遊ぶ「秩父再発見」の旅 . Japanese . December 22, 2018 . GetNavi web . June 21, 2020 . https://archive.today/20200621215448/https://getnavi.jp/vehicles/332220/2/ . June 21, 2020 . live.
  7. Web site: 星川功一 . 鈴鹿山脈を眺めて走る三重のローカル私鉄−−10の新たな発見に胸ときめく . Japanese . April 6, 2019 . GetNavi web . June 21, 2020 . https://archive.today/20200621214156/https://getnavi.jp/vehicles/368720/ . June 21, 2020 . live.
  8. Web site: 流鉄5000系が甲種輸送される . June 23, 2009 . Japan Railfan Magazine Online . Koyusha Co., Ltd. . Japan . Japanese . June 21, 2020 . https://archive.today/20200621202108/https://railf.jp/news/2009/06/23/155600.html . June 21, 2020 . live.
  9. Web site: Ueshin . Daisuke . 西武鉄道、近江鉄道100形カラー101系も公開「電車フェスタ」開催 . Japanese . June 2, 2018 . news.mynavi.jp . Mynavi Corporation . June 21, 2020 . https://archive.today/20200621211545/https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20180602-seibudenshafesta2018/ . June 21, 2020 . live.
  10. Web site: 【西武】新101系261編成 伊豆箱根色に . February 27, 2018 . rail.hobidas.com . Neko Publishing . Japanese . June 21, 2020 . https://archive.today/20200621212747/http://rail.hobidas.com/rmn/archives/2018/02/101261_1.html . June 21, 2020 . live.
  11. Web site: 【西武】新101系259編成 赤電塗装で出場 . October 12, 2018 . rail.hobidas.com . Neko Publishing . Japanese . June 21, 2020 . https://archive.today/20200621213023/http://rail.hobidas.com/rmn/archives/2018/10/101259.html . June 21, 2020 . live.
  12. Web site: 東村山・くめがわ電車図書館で「夜桜開館」 好評得て2度目、グッズ販売も . Japanese . March 25, 2019 . kitatama.keizai.biz . June 21, 2020 . https://archive.today/20200621165025/https://kitatama.keizai.biz/headline/252/ . June 21, 2020 . live.
  13. Web site: 西武101系、メットライフドーム「トレイン広場」に展示 . December 20, 2020 . Tetsudo Shimbun . Japanese . December 24, 2020 . https://archive.today/20201224112056/https://tetsudo-shimbun.com/article/topic/entry-2978.html . December 24, 2020 . live.

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