181 series
| 151/161/181 series | |
|---|---|
A JNR 181 series train on a Toki service in 1982 | |
| Stock type | Electric multiple unit |
| In service | 1958–1982 |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Toshiba |
| Constructed | 1958–1963 |
| Entered service | 1 November 1958 |
| Scrapped | 1986 |
| Operators | JNR |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length |
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| Width | 2,946 mm (9 ft 8.0 in) |
| Doors | 1 or 2 per side |
| Maximum speed |
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| Traction system | Resistor control MT46 (151 & 161 series) MT54 (181 series) |
| Power output | 100kW (MT46) 120kW (MT54) |
| Gear ratio | 22:77 |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | overhead catenary |
| Bogies | DT23, TR58 |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Notes/references | |
This train won the 2nd Blue Ribbon Award in 1959. | |
The 181 series (181系) (and the earlier 151 and 161 series variants) was a Japanese limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) type operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR).