Odakyu 20000 series RSE
| Odakyu 20000 series RSE | |
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Odakyu 20000 series RSE, May 2010
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| In service | March 1991–March 2012 |
| Family name | Romancecar |
| Constructed | 1990–1991 |
| Number built | 14 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Number in service | None |
| Number scrapped | 6 vehicles |
| Formation | 7 cars per set |
| Operator(s) | Odakyu Electric Railway |
| Depot(s) | Kitami |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 20 m (65 ft 7 in) |
| Traction system | Resistor control |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection method | Overhead lines |
| Bogies | FS546 (motored) FS046 (trailer) |
| Braking system(s) | Dynamic brake |
| Safety system(s) | ATS (OM) |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Odakyu 20000 series RSE (小田急20000形 Odakyū 20000-gata?) (Resort Super Express) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated between 1991 and March 2012 by the private railway operator Odakyu Electric Railway on Asagiri limited express services in Japan.
Up until 16 March 2012, the 20000 series RSE operated mainly between Odakyu's Shinjuku terminus in Tokyo and JR Central's Numazu Station on the Gotemba Line. On weekends, some trains operated between Shinjuku Station and Hakone-Yumoto Station.
The two 7-car sets are formed as follows, with car 1 at the Odawara and Numazu end.
Cars 1, 2, 6, and 7 each have one scissors type pantograph.
20301
20201
20251
20151
20101
20051
20001
Standard-class seating is arranged 2+2 abreast with a seat pitch of 1,000 mm (39 in). The "Super seating" on the upper decks of cars 3 and 4 is arranged 2+1 abreast with a seat pitch of 1,100 mm (43 in). All passenger saloons are designated no-smoking. cars 2 and 6 are equipped with toilets.
Upper deck "Super Seat" car saloon of bilevel car
Lower deck of bilevel car 3 with 2+1 standard-class seating
Semi-open compartment seating on lower deck of bilevel car 4
Standard-class saloon
Refreshment counter
Driver's Cab
The first 20000 series RSE set was delivered in December 1990, followed by the second in January 1991. They entered service on Asagiri services from 16 March 1991.
In 1992, the 20000 series RSE was awarded the Blue Ribbon Award, presented annually in Japan by the Japan Railfan Club for railway vehicles voted as being the most outstanding design of the year.
The 20000 series sets were withdrawn on 16 March 2012, and replaced by 60000 series MSE 6-car sets on Asagiri services from the start of the revised timetable on 17 March 2012. End car 20301 of set 20001 was moved to Kitami Depot for storage alongside set 20002 in September 2012, and the remaining cars of set 20001 were cut up.
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