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 ;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 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

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

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