Tobu 7800 series

Tobu 7800 series
A 7800 series on the Isesaki Line
In service1953–1985
ManufacturerHitachi, Kisha Seizo, Naniwa Koki, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Sharyo, Utsunomiya Sharyo
Constructed1953–1961
Number built164 vehicles
Number in serviceNone
Number preservedNone
OperatorsTobu Railway
Lines servedTobu Isesaki Line, Tobu Tojo Line, Tobu Ogose Line
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel/wood
Car length20 m (65 ft 7 in)
Doors4 per side
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC, overhead catenary
Multiple workingTobu 7300 series
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Tobu 7800 series (東武7800系, Tōbu 7800-kei) was a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway in Japan.

A total of 164 7800 series vehicles were built between 1953 and 1961. With the exception of two vehicles withdrawn due to accident damage, all of the cars were ultimately rebuilt between 1978 and 1986 to become 5000 series sets.