Tobu 7300 series explained

Tobu 7300 series
Service:1959–1984
Manufacturer:Nippon Sharyo, Tsuha Sharyo
Yearconstruction:1944 - 1950 (as 63 series)
Refurbishment:1959 - 1964
Numberbuilt:58 vehicles
Numberservice:None
Numberpreserved:1
Operator:Tobu Railway
Lines:Tobu Isesaki Line, Tobu Tojo Line, Tobu Ogose Line
Carbody:Steel
Carlength:20m (70feet)
Doors:4 per side
Electricsystem:1,500 V DC, overhead catenary
Multipleworking:Tobu 7800 series

The was a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway in Japan.

The 7300 series sets were built between September 1959 and 1964 from 58 former 63 series EMU cars purchased from both JNR and Meitetsu, with new bodies based on the 7800 series design.[1] The last remaining sets were withdrawn by September 1984.[1]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consisted of longitudinal bench seating throughout.

Preserved examples

One car, MoHa 7329, is preserved at the Tobu Dobutsu-koen amusement park.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Iijima, Iwao . ja: 私鉄の車両24 東武鉄道 . Private Railway Trains 24: Tobu Railway. Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. . July 2002 . Tokyo, Japan . 112. 978-4-87366-307-4. 東武鉄道 .