The was a DC

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(EMU) train type operated by the

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operator Fuji Kyuko (Fujikyu) on limited-stop services on the Fujikyuko Line in

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, Japan, from February 2002 until February 2016.

Design

The two three-car trains was converted from the former JR East

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''Panorama Express Alps''

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excursion set purchased by Fujikyu in 2001 following its withdrawal by JR East.

Operations

The 2000 series trains operated on ''Fujisan Limited Express'' limited-stop services on the 26.6 km Fujikyuko Line in

, which runs between and alongside the operator's 8000 series set introduced in July 2014, which replaced one of the original two 2000 series sets.

Formation

The three-car sets were formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Fujisan end. * Car 2 had a single-arm pantograph. File:Fujikyu 2000 series 20121118.jpg, The train with the non-observation car leading in November 2012

Interior

File:Fujikyu 2000 observation seats 20090812.jpg, Interior of observation car 1 in August 2009 File:Fujikyu 2000 lounge seats 20090812.jpg, Lounge seating area in car 1 in August 2009 File:Fujikyu 2000 saloon seats 20090812.jpg, Interior of car 2 in August 2009 File:Fujikyu 2000 compartment seats 20090812.jpg, 6-seat compartment in car 2 in August 2009

History

Set 2002 was repainted into its original JR East ''Panorama Express Alps'' livery in 2013 ahead of its withdrawal. The last remaining 2000 series set, 2001, was withdrawn after its final run on 7 February 2016. It was replaced by a new three-car Fujikyu 8500 series EMU introduced on services. File:JNR panoramaexpress alps.jpg, The 165 series ''Panorama Express Alps'' trainset in JR East days File:Fujikyu 2002 PEA color Kawaguchiko 20131130.jpg, Set 2002 repainted in ''Panorama Express Alps'' livery in November 2013 File:Fujikyu 2001 Last Run 20160207.jpg, Set 2001 on its last day in service on 7 February 2016 File:Fujikyu 2201 Last Run 20160207.jpg, Set 2001 on its last day in service on 7 February 2016 File:Fujikyu Kuro 2001 Shimoyoshida 20170625.jpg, Car KuRo 2001 preserved next to Shimoyoshida Station in June 2017

References

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