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169 series
A 169 series set in Shonan livery in July 1982
In service1969–2013
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation
Number built187 vehicles
Number in serviceNone
Number preserved4 vehicles
OperatorsJNR (1969–1987)
JR East (1987–1996)
Shinano Railway (1997–2013)
Specifications
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Traction systemResistor control
Power supply1,500 V DC overhead
BogiesDT32, TR69
Multiple working165 series
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 169 series (169系) was an express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in 1969 by Japanese National Railways (JNR), and later operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) until 1996 and by Shinano Railway in Nagano Prefecture until 2013. The 169 series was developed from the 165 series EMUs.

Interior

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  • Interior of Mitaka Depot set modified with reclining seats for use on Shinkansen Relay rapid services, 2001
    Interior of Mitaka Depot set modified with reclining seats for use on Shinkansen Relay rapid services, 2001

Livery variations

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  • "New Express" livery in 1987
    "New Express" livery in 1987
  • Early "Nagano" livery in 1991
    Early "Nagano" livery in 1991
  • "Shinshu" livery
    "Shinshu" livery
  • Shinkansen Relay livery in May 2001
    Shinkansen Relay livery in May 2001

Shinano Railway

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The third-sector operator Shinano Railway operated a fleet of three 3-car 169 series sets (numbered S51 to S53) formerly operated by JR East. These operated on services between Karuizawa and Togura Stations.[1] These sets were scheduled to be withdrawn from regular service in April 2013, with final runs on 29 April 2013.[2]

Formations

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The 3-car sets operated by Shinano Railway were formed as shown below, with two motored cars (KuMoHa and MoHa) and one trailer car (KuHa).[1]

Numbering KuMoHa 169 MoHa 168 KuHa 169

The MoHa 168 car was fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph.[1]

  • Shinano Railway 169 series set S51 in January 2011
    Shinano Railway 169 series set S51 in January 2011
  • Shinano Railway 169 series set S52 in JNR Shonan livery in March 2013
    Shinano Railway 169 series set S52 in JNR Shonan livery in March 2013
  • Interior of a Shinano Railway 169 series
    Interior of a Shinano Railway 169 series

Preserved examples

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As of 2014, four 169 series cars are preserved, as follows.[3]

  • Preserved KuMoHa 169 6 next to Karuizawa Station in July 2016
    Preserved KuMoHa 169 6 next to Karuizawa Station in July 2016
  • The cab end of car KuMoHa 169 27 preserved next to Shimoyoshida Station on the Fujikyuko Line in Yamanashi Prefecture
    The cab end of car KuMoHa 169 27 preserved next to Shimoyoshida Station on the Fujikyuko Line in Yamanashi Prefecture

References

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  1. ^ a b c 私鉄車両編成表 2012 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations – 2012]. Japan: JRR. July 2012. p. 91. ISBN 978-4-330-29911-2.
  2. ^ "Last Run" (PDF). News release (in Japanese). Japan: Shinano Railway. 4 December 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
  3. ^ Sasada, Masahiro (25 November 2014). 国鉄&jr 保存車大全 2015-2016 国鉄&JR保存車大全2015-2016 [JNR & JR Preserved Rolling Stock Complete Guide 2015-2016] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. p. 123. ISBN 978-4863209282.
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