The is an
electric multiple unit (EMU) train type for 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
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* ● - 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 since 2006.
Formation
The three three-car sets are formed as shown below, with two motored ("M") cars and one non-powered trailer ("T") car.
The DeHa 6100 car is fitted with two lozenge-type pantographs.
History
Three 3-car trains were converted from 2005 from former
Seibu 101 series
The and are electric multiple unit (EMU) train types operated by the private railway operator Seibu Railway in Japan.
Original 101 series
The 101 series began service in 1969, in conjunction with the opening of the Seibu Chichibu Line.
New 1 ...
4-car EMUs. Conversion involved sealing the centre pair of side doors and installing transverse seating displaced from
Seibu 10000 series limited express EMUs when they were refurbished.
The seats are arranged in facing bays, and no longer rotate.
File:Seibu 101 Hirosegawara Depot open day 20060513.jpg, Former Seibu 101 series at the Chichibu Railway Hirosegawara Depot in May 2006 awaiting conversion to become 6000 series trains
File:Chichibu-6000-syanai.jpg, Interior view
Special liveries
![Chichibu 6003 Nagata Station 20170624](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Chichibu_6003_Nagata_Station_20170624.jpg)
In October 2014, set 6003 was repainted in a revival beige and brown livery based on that carried by the former
300 series trains.
References
{{Chichibu Railway rolling stock
Electric multiple units of Japan
Train-related introductions in 2006
Chichibu Railway
1500 V DC multiple units of Japan