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791 series

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791 series
An 791 series train in 1978
In service1959-1980
ManufacturerKawasaki Sharyō
Constructed1959 only
Entered service1959
Scrapped1980
Number built1 car
Number in serviceNone
Number preservedNone
Number scrapped1 car
SuccessorKuMoYa 740 series (Until 2008)
FormationSingle car
Fleet numbersKuMoYa 791-1
Operator(s)JNR (1959-1980)
Depot(s)Tsuruga, Minami-Fukuoka
Line(s) servedHokuriku Main Line, Kyushu Regional Lines
Specifications
Train length20,800 mm
Car length4,100 mm
Width2,900 mm
Traction systemLow pressure tap control (1959-1980) Thyristor drive (1972-1980)
Traction motorsToshiba (model number unknown
Power supplyPantograph
Electric system(s)20 kV AC (60 Hz)
Track gauge3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm
Stock typeElectric multiple unit

The 791 (KuMoYa 791) series was a Japanese non-revenue electric multiple unit operated by the Japanese National Railways from 1959 to May 1980 for inspection purposes.

Design

The 791 series car featured a squared-off design similar to the 153 series cars but featured a single headlight mounted on the roof.

References



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