791 series
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| 791 series | |
|---|---|
| An 791 series train in 1978 | |
| In service | 1959-1980 |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Sharyō |
| Constructed | 1959 only |
| Entered service | 1959 |
| Scrapped | 1980 |
| Number built | 1 car |
| Number in service | None |
| Number preserved | None |
| Number scrapped | 1 car |
| Successor | KuMoYa 740 series (Until 2008) |
| Formation | Single car |
| Fleet numbers | KuMoYa 791-1 |
| Operator(s) | JNR (1959-1980) |
| Depot(s) | Tsuruga, Minami-Fukuoka |
| Line(s) served | Hokuriku Main Line, Kyushu Regional Lines |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 20,800 mm |
| Car length | 4,100 mm |
| Width | 2,900 mm |
| Traction system | Low pressure tap control (1959-1980) Thyristor drive (1972-1980) |
| Traction motors | Toshiba (model number unknown |
| Power supply | Pantograph |
| Electric system(s) | 20 kV AC (60 Hz) |
| Track gauge | 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm |
| Stock type | Electric 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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