JR West class 683
Japan 2001 270v produced
As a replacement for the class 485 trains, JR West procured the class 683 in multiple series, which can also be used with direct and alternating current. The trains consist of three, five, six or nine cars. The end cars were built with either a streamlined head shape or with transitional doors. Most variants are approved for 130 km/h, only the 8000 series is approved for 160 km/h. A number of vehicles have had their AC equipment removed, allowing them to operate under 1,500 volts DC only and are designated class 289.
Technical data
General
| Property | series 1000, 2000, 3000 thiree-car | series 1000, 2000, 3000 six-car | series 4000, 5000, 8000 three-car | series 4000, 5000, 8000 nine-car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built | 2001-2011 | |||
| Manufacturers | Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyō | |||
| Wheel arrangement | 2-2+B-B+2-2 | 2-2+2-2+B-B+2-2+2-2+B-B | 2-2+B-B+2-2 | 2-2+2-2+B-B+2-2+B-B+2-2+2-2+2-2+B-B |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (Cape gauge) | |||
Dimensions and weights
| Property | series 1000, 2000, 3000 thiree-car | series 1000, 2000, 3000 six-car | series 4000, 5000, 8000 three-car | series 4000, 5000, 8000 nine-car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 62.99 m | 125.00 m | 62.99 m | 187.01 m |
| Empty mass | 347.3 t |
Power
| Property | series 1000, 2000, 3000 thiree-car | series 1000, 2000, 3000 six-car | series 4000, 5000, 8000 three-car | series 4000, 5000, 8000 nine-car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC/DC | |||
| Hourly power | 980 kW (1,332 PS) | 1,960 kW (2,665 PS) | 1,020 kW (1,387 PS) | 3,060 kW (4,160 PS) |
| Top speed | 130 km/h | 160 km/h | ||
