Nankai 7100 series
The Nankai 7100 series (南海7100系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Nankai Electric Railway in Japan since 1969.
| Nankai 7100 series | |
|---|---|
| Error creating thumbnail: A 4-car train led by 2-car set 7163 on the Nankai Main line in 2018 | |
| In service | 1969–Present |
| Manufacturer | Tokyu Car Corporation, Kinki Sharyo |
| Constructed | 1969–1973 |
| Refurbishment | 1989–1995[1] |
| Number built | 152 vehicles (48 sets) |
| Number in service | 62 vehicles (21 sets) (as of 2019) |
| Number scrapped | 90 vehicles |
| Successor | 1000 series, 8300 series |
| Formation | 2/4 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 7101–7117 (Batch 1), 7121–7197 (Batches 2–6) |
| Operator(s) | Nankai Electric Railway |
| Line(s) served | Nankai Main Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Doors | 4 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
| Traction motors | Resistor control |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead |
| Multiple working | 10000 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Design
While the design is based on the earlier 7000 series, this series differs from the 7000 series in having double doors instead of single-leaf ones and having air-conditioning from the time it entered service (2nd batch onwards).
Formations
The trainsets are formed as follows. The "MoHa 7100" car is at the Osaka-Namba end.
4-car sets
| Designation | Mc1 | T1 | T2 | Mc2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | MoHa 7101 | SaHa 7851 | SaHa 7851 | MoHa 7101 |
2-car sets
| Designation | Mc1 | Tc |
|---|---|---|
| Numbering | MoHa 7101 | KuHa 7951 |
History
The 7100 series trains were first introduced on the Nankai Main Line in 1969. By 1973, a total of 162 vehicles were built.[2]
From 1999 to 2003, the entire first batch of 9 4-car sets was scrapped by July 2003 due to the introduction of the 1000 series.[3]
As of 2024, only 62 vehicles remain in fleet.[2]
Special liveries
References
- ↑ "私鉄車両めぐり" [Private Railway Vehicle Tour]. Railway Pictorial. Electric vehicle research group (December 1995 special issue): 232.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "南海電鉄7100系、濃淡グリーンの旧塗装に - 運行開始前に撮影会も". Mynavi News (in Japanese). Japan: Mynavi Corporation. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ "車両総説" [Vehicle review - 2008]. Railway Pictorial. Electric vehicle research group (August 2008 special issue): 48.
External links
Nankai 7100 series (official website)
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