| Kintetsu 16600 series "Ace" | |
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.jpg) A 16600 series 2-car set in the new Kintetsu limited express train livery in September 2017 | |
| Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo |
| Family name | Ace |
| Replaced | 16000 series [ja] |
| Constructed | 2010– |
| Entered service | 19 June 2010 |
| Number built | 4 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Number in service | 4 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Formation | 2 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | YT01 – YT02 |
| Operators | Kintetsu Railway |
| Depots | Furuichi |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length | 20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) (motor cars) 20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) (trailers) |
| Width | 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in) (motor cars) 4,135 mm (13 ft 6.8 in) (trailers) |
| Doors | Two plug doors per side |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (70 mph) |
| Traction system | 2-level PWM variable-frequency (IGBT) |
| Acceleration | 2.5 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s) |
| Deceleration | 4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC, overhead line |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Bogies | Bolsterless KD-316 (motor cars) KD-316A (trailers) |
| Braking system(s) | Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes |
| Safety system(s) | Kintetsu ATS (old/new) |
| Multiple working | 16000/16010/16400 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Kintetsu 16600 series "Ace" (近鉄16600系「Ace」) is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Kintetsu Railway in Japan since 19 June 2010.
Operations
They are operated on the Minami Osaka and Yoshino Lines, replacing the earlier 16000 series [ja] trains.
Design
The design is based on the Kintetsu 22600 series trains used on the standard gauge Osaka and Nara Lines since 2009.
Formation
As of 1 April 2016, two two-car sets are in operation, formed as follows, with one motored ("Mc") car and one non-powered trailer ("Tc") car.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | Mc |
| Numbering | 1670x | 1660x |
Car 2 has two single-arm pantographs.
Interior
Car 1 has a wheelchair space and toilet. Car 2 has a smoking compartment.
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Interior view
History
Two two-car sets were built at a cost of approximately 800 million yen. Test running commenced in May 2010, with entry into revenue service from 19 June 2010.
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A two car set in original livery on test in May 2010
References
- ^ 私鉄車両年鑑2015 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2015] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. 20 June 2015. p. 50. ISBN 978-4-8022-0003-5.
- ^ 私鉄車両編成表 2017 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations – 2017] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 25 July 2017. p. 130. ISBN 978-4-330-81317-2.
External links
- Kintetsu website (in Japanese)
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