Meitetsu KiHa 8000 series
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Meitetsu KiHa 8000 series (名鉄キハ8000系) was an umbrella term used to refer to twelve limited express diesel multiple unit cars of similar specifications operated by Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) in Japan from 1965 to 1991.[1] These cars were the recipients of the 9th Blue Ribbon Award held in 1966.
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Meitetsu KiHa 8000 series | |
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In service | 1965–1991 |
Manufacturer | Nippon Sharyo |
Constructed | 1965, 1969 |
Entered service | 5 August 1965 |
Scrapped | 1985–1991 |
Number built | 12 cars |
Number in service | None |
Number preserved | None |
Number scrapped | 12 cars |
Formation | Various |
Fleet numbers | Various |
Operators | Nagoya Railroad |
Lines served | Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line, Takayama Main Line |
Specifications | |
Car length | 20.73 m (68 ft 1⁄8 in) (KiHa 8200 series cars) 19.73 m (64 ft 8+3⁄4 in) (all other cars) |
Width | 2.7 m (8 ft 10+5⁄16 in) (KiHa 8200 series cars) 2.73 m (8 ft 11+1⁄2 in) (all other cars) |
Maximum speed | 95 km/h (59 mph) |
Prime mover(s) | DMH17H engine, various configurations |
Bogies | DT22C |
Braking system(s) | DAE-1 air brakes |
Safety system(s) | Meitetsu ATS, ATS-S |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Notes/references | |
This train won the 9th Blue Ribbon Award in 1966. |
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