Japanese National Railways class 101
Japan 1957 1489v produced
The first modern Japanese electric multiple unit for local transport was the class 101, which was initially called “MoHa 90”. To improve acceleration and deceleration, all axles on all cars were each powered by a 100 kW traction motor, which could also be used for electrical braking. A total of 1,535 cars were built up to 1969, which were combined to form two- to ten-car trains. They formed the basis for other multiple units up until the 1980s. The last class 101 trains were used by the Chichibu Railway until 2014.
Technical data
General
| Property | two-car | ten-car |
|---|---|---|
| Built | 1957-1969 | |
| Manufacturers | Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyō, Kinki Sharyō, Kisha Seizō, Tokyu Car, JNR | |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B+B-B | B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (Cape gauge) | |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | two-car | ten-car |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 40.00 m | 200.00 m |
Power
| Property | two-car | ten-car |
|---|---|---|
| Power source | electric - DC | |
| Hourly power | 800 kW (1,088 PS) | 4,000 kW (5,438 PS) |
| Continuous power | 680 kW (925 PS) | 3,400 kW (4,623 PS) |
| Top speed | 100 km/h | |
