Kintetsu 16600 series
The Kintetsu 16600 series "Ace" (近鉄16600系「Ace」) is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Kintetsu Railway in Japan since 19 June 2010.[1]
Kintetsu 16600 series "Ace" | |
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![]() A 16600 series 2-car set in the new Kintetsu limited express train livery in September 2017 | |
Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo |
Family name | Ace |
Replaced | 16000 series |
Constructed | 2010– |
Entered service | 19 June 2010 |
Number built | 4 vehicles (2 sets) |
Number in service | 4 vehicles (2 sets) |
Formation | 2 cars per trainset |
Operator(s) | Kintetsu Railway |
Depot(s) | Furuichi |
Line(s) served | |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Steel |
Car length | 20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) (motor cars) 20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) (trailers) |
Width | 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) |
Height | 4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in) (motor cars) 4,135 mm (13 ft 6.8 in) (trailers) |
Doors | Two plug doors per side |
Maximum speed | 110 km/h (70 mph) |
Traction system | 2-level PWM variable-frequency (IGBT) |
Acceleration | 2.5 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s) |
Deceleration | 4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s) |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC, overhead line |
Current collection method | Pantograph |
Bogies | Bolsterless KD-316 (motor cars) KD-316A (trailers) |
Braking system(s) | Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes |
Safety system(s) | Kintetsu ATS (old/new) |
Multiple working | 16000/16010/16400 series |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Operations
They are operated on the Minami Osaka and Yoshino Lines, replacing the earlier 16000 series trains.[1]
Design
The design is based on the Kintetsu 22600 series trains used on the standard gauge Osaka and Nara Lines since 2009.[1]
Formation
As of 1 April 2016, two two-car sets are in operation, formed as follows, with one motored ("Mc") car and one non-powered trailer ("Tc") car.[2]
Car No. | 1 | 2 |
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Designation | Tc | Mc |
Numbering | 1670x | 1660x |
Car 2 has two single-arm pantographs.[2]
History
Two two-car sets were built at a cost of approximately 800 million yen.[1] Test running commenced in May 2010, with entry into revenue service from 19 June 2010.[1]
- A two car set in original livery on test in May 2010
References
External links
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