Seibu Class E851

The Class E851 (E851形) was a class of four DC electric locomotives operated by the private railway operator Seibu Railway in Japan between 1969 and 1996.

For the European road numbered E851, see European route E851.
Seibu Class E851
Preserved Seibu Class E851 electric locomotive No. E854 on display at Yokoze Depot Open Day in October 2010
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderMitsubishi
Build date1969
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICBo-Bo-Bo
Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electric system/s1,500 V DC
Traction motorsDC
Performance figures
Power output2,550 kW
Career
OperatorsSeibu Railway
Number in class4
DispositionWithdrawn

Built in 1969 by Mitsubishi to haul 1,000-tonne cement trains, the design was based on the JNR Class EF65 and used bogies similar to those used on the JNR Class EF81 locomotives.

From 30 November 1990, the discontinuation of freight services to Sayamagaoka eliminated the need for double-heading, and the end of all Seibu freight services from 7 March 1996 saw the E851s become surplus to requirements.[1] Final farewell Sayonara runs were organized in May 1996 hauling JR 12-series passengers coaches from Tokorozawa to Yokoze.[1]

Locomotive E854 remains preserved at Yokoze Depot, but the other three locomotives in the class were cut up.

See also

References
  • "西武鉄道 電気機関車小史２" (Short History of Seibu Electric Locomotives) by Fumio Gotō in January 2009 issue of Japan Railfan Magazine, p. 138-143
  1. 日本と世界の鉄道カタログ'97~'98 [Japan and World Railway Catalogue 1997-1998] (in Japanese). Japan: Seibido Publishing. 17 August 1997. p. 139. ISBN 978-4-415-09254-6.
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