Chichibu Railway 3000 series

Chichibu Railway 3000 series
3000 series, May 2006
In service	April 1992–2006
Replaced	300 series
Scrapped	2006
Number built	9 vehicles (3 sets)
Number scrapped	9 vehicles (3 sets)
Formation	3 cars per trainset
Operator(s)	Chichibu Railway
Specifications
Car body construction	Steel
Car length	20 m
Doors	2 per side
Current collection method	overhead
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Chichibu Railway 3000 series (秩父鉄道3000系) was an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type for Chichibuji express services operated by Chichibu Railway in Japan from 1992 to 2006.

Three 3-car trains were converted in 1992 from former JR East 165 series EMUs built in 1965, with the first set entering service in April 1992, and the second set entering service in June of the same year. Conversion involved sealing the end gangways, adding new headlight clusters, and removing the toilets. The trains were later replaced by 6000 series EMUs, and the last train in service was withdrawn in November 2006 and cut up by January 2007.

Interior view showing fixed transverse seating bays

The three 3-car sets were formed as shown below.