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| Meitetsu 5000 series | |
|---|---|
 5000 series at Jingū-mae Station, May 1977 | |
| In service | 1955–1986 |
| Number built | 30 vehicles |
| Number in service | 0 vehicles |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Operators | Nagoya Railroad |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Doors | 2 per side |
| Traction system | Resistor control |
| Transmission | Cardan Driveshaft (1st train to have that type of driveshaft introduced in Meitetsu) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | Overhead wire |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Meitetsu 5000 series (名鉄5000系) was an EMU type operated by Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) in Japan between 1955 and 1986.
History
The fleet was withdrawn by 1986, donating bogies and electrical equipment to the later 5300 series EMUs.
Interior
The trains featured flip-over transverse seating.
References
- ^ 5000系（初代） [5000 series (1st generation)]. Tetsudo.com (in Japanese). Asahi Interactive Inc. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2010.
External links
Media related to Meitetsu 5000 series at Wikimedia Commons
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