165 series
| 165 series | |
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Final run of 165 series in June 2003
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| In service | 1963–2003 |
| Constructed | 1963-1970 |
| Scrapped | 2009 |
| Number built | 701 cars |
| Number in service | None |
| Number preserved | 3 cars |
| Number scrapped | 698 cars |
| Formation | 3, 4, 6 cars per set |
| Operator(s) |
JNR (1963-1987) JR East (1987-2003) JR Central (1987-2003) JR-West (1987-2003) |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Doors | 2 per side (except buffet car) |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (70 mph) |
| Traction system | Resistor control |
| Power output | 120 kW per motor |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Bogies | DT32, TR69 |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-S, ATS-P |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 165 series (165系 Hyaku-rokujūgo-kei?) was an express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in 1963 by Japanese National Railways (JNR).
During the early 1960s, the Chūō Main Line and Shinetsu Line were electrified, requiring new EMUs for the express services. New powerful trains were required, as the earlier 153 series trains were designed for operation in flat, warm areas.
A number of 165 series trains were converted for use as Joyful Train sets including the following.
165 series Nanohana set, circa 1990
165 series Panorama Express Alps Joyful Train
165 series Shuttle Maihama set, March 1990
Fuji Kyuko 2000 series Fujisan Express, August 2009
Nine withdrawn 165 series cars were sold to the Chichibu Railway in 1992 and converted to become Chichibu Railway 3000 series 3-car sets for use on express services.
A Chichibu Railway 3000 series EMU, May 2006
SaRo 165-106, preserved at Hamamatsu Works, July 2010
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