| Tobu 7800 series | |
| Service: | 1953–1985 |
| Manufacturer: | Hitachi, Kisha Seizo, Naniwa Koki, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Sharyo, Utsunomiya Sharyo |
| Yearconstruction: | 1953–1961 |
| Numberbuilt: | 164 vehicles |
| Numberservice: | None |
| Numberpreserved: | None |
| Operator: | Tobu Railway |
| Lines: | Tobu Isesaki Line, Tobu Tojo Line, Tobu Ogose Line |
| Carbody: | Steel/wood |
| Carlength: | 20m (70feet) |
| Doors: | 4 per side |
| Electricsystem: | 1,500 V DC, overhead catenary |
| Multipleworking: | Tobu 7300 series |
The was a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway in Japan.
A total of 164 7800 series vehicles were built between 1953 and 1961.[1] With the exception of two vehicles withdrawn due to accident damage, all of the cars were ultimately rebuilt between 1978 and 1986 to become 5000 series sets.[1]
Two cars, 7808 and 808, were withdrawn in December 1970 following accident damage.[1] The remaining 162 cars were rebuilt between 1978 and 1986 with new steel bodies as 5000 series sets.[1]