Sōtetsu 6000 series
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The was a commuter electric multiple unit
train type operated by Sagami Railway
(Sōtetsu) in Japan between 1961 and 2004.
EMUs in 1955, but their short 18 meter frames weren't large enough to carry the rapid increase of commuters that accompanied the Japanese post-war economic miracle
. Considering this population growth and aging of the 5000 series, Sagami planned new EMUs with larger bodies and flexible formations.
. Starting in 1990, the 6000 series began to be replaced by the Sōtetsu 8000 series
and Sōtetsu 9000 series
EMUs, with its last run taking place in 1997.
Starting in 1997, New 6000 series began to be replaced by the Sōtetsu 8000, 9000, and 10000 series EMUs. The last use of the New 6000 series took place on 22 August 2003, with a special running of two trains on 12 November 2003.
Electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages...
train type operated by Sagami Railway
Sagami Railway
The , or , is a railway company operating three lines in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It ranks among the "big 15" major railways in Japan.- Overview :Sagami Railway is one of the core companies of the Sotetsu group...
(Sōtetsu) in Japan between 1961 and 2004.
Overview
Sagami Railway had made the Sōtetsu 5000 seriesSōtetsu 5000 series
The is a commuter electric multiple unit train formerly operated by Sagami Railway in Japan.-History:First introduced in December 1955, the trains were rebuilt from 1972 with new lightweight aluminium bodies and air-conditioning....
EMUs in 1955, but their short 18 meter frames weren't large enough to carry the rapid increase of commuters that accompanied the Japanese post-war economic miracle
Japanese post-war economic miracle
The Japanese post-war economic miracle is the name given to the historical phenomenon of Japan's record period of economic growth following World War II, spurred mainly by Japanese economic policy, in particular through the Ministry of International Trade and Industry...
. Considering this population growth and aging of the 5000 series, Sagami planned new EMUs with larger bodies and flexible formations.
History
From 1961 to 1970, 120 6000 series train cars were built by HitachiHitachi
Hitachi is a multinational corporation specializing in high-technology.Hitachi may also refer to:*Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan*Hitachi province, former province of Japan*Prince Hitachi and Princess Hitachi, members of the Japanese imperial family...
. Starting in 1990, the 6000 series began to be replaced by the Sōtetsu 8000 series
Sōtetsu 8000 series
The is a type of electric commuter train, or EMU, operated by Sagami Railway in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. They were designed to connect and operate as 10-car sets.- History :...
and Sōtetsu 9000 series
Sōtetsu 9000 series
The is a type of electric commuter train, or electric multiple units , operated by Sagami Railway in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. They were constructed in 1993 to 2001 and were designed to connect as 10-car sets.- History :...
EMUs, with its last run taking place in 1997.
Body
The 6000 series was constructed with a 20 meter steel body. The No. 6021 prototype was successfully created and run using lightweight aluminum, which thereafter became the material of choice for many 6000 series body cars.Liveries
Sagami experimented with testing green and yellow colors for the trains. The green type was selected by voting within the company.New 6000 series
History
From 1970 to 1974, 70 New 6000 series cars were made by Hitachi.Starting in 1997, New 6000 series began to be replaced by the Sōtetsu 8000, 9000, and 10000 series EMUs. The last use of the New 6000 series took place on 22 August 2003, with a special running of two trains on 12 November 2003.
Liveries
- Art gallery livery
- Ryokuentoshi livery - This name came from RyokuentoshiRyokuentoshi Stationis a commuter railway station on the Sagami Railway's Izumino Line located in Izumi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is 3.1 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Futamatagawa Station.- Lines :*Sagami Railway**Izumino Line...
new townNew townA new town is a specific type of a planned community, or planned city, that was carefully planned from its inception and is typically constructed in a previously undeveloped area. This contrasts with settlements that evolve in a more ad hoc fashion. Land use conflicts are uncommon in new...
along Izumino line in Yokohama. - Hohoemi livery - Hohoemi in Japanese means "smile".
- Revival livery - Old original livery
- Green Box - Advertising train