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electric multiple unit An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple-unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a numbe ...
(EMU) train type for ''Chichibu-ji'' express services on the
Chichibu Main Line The is a railway line in Japan, owned by the private railway operator Chichibu Railway, linking and , both in Saitama Prefecture. Stations ;Legend * ● - All trains stop * ○ - Some trains stop * ▲ - Some trains pass * ▼ - Trains ...
operated by the private railway operator
Chichibu Railway The is a small-sector private railway company operating a railway line in northern Saitama Prefecture, Japan. In addition to its railway operations, the company deals in the real estate and tourism industries. It managed the Mitsumine Ropeway ( ...
in Japan.


History

Two 2-car trains were built in 1959 with transverse seating for use on express services. New SaHa 350 intermediate cars with aluminium bodies were added in 1966. The trains were replaced by 3000 series express EMUs and withdrawn by October 1992.


Formation

The trains were formed of two driving motor cars and an intermediate trailer car as follows. * DeHa 300 + SaHa 350 + DeHa 300


References

{{Chichibu Railway rolling stock Electric multiple units of Japan Train-related introductions in 1959 Chichibu Railway 1959 in rail transport 1500 V DC multiple units of Japan