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Shinkansen series 100
Japan | 1985
1,056 cars built
Six car K set in JR West livery in January 2008
Six car K set in JR West livery in January 2008
Rsa
Variantfour-car (P set)sixteen-car (X set)with 4 double deck cars (V set)
General
Built1985-1992
ManufacturerHitachi, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyō, Kinki Sharyō, Tokyu Car, JR Central
Axle configB-B+B-B+B-B+B-B 2x (2-2+B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B+2-2) B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B+2-2+2-2+2-2+2-2+B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Seats25013211323
Dimensions and Weights
Length334 ft 11 11/16 in1319 ft 2 11/16 in
Wheelbase65 ft 7 3/8 in
Rigid wheelbase8 ft 2 7/16 in
Empty weight455,034 lbs1,807,788 lbs1,843,944 lbs
Boiler
Variantfour-car (P set)sixteen-car (X set)with 4 double deck cars (V set)
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - AC
Electric system25,000 V 60 Hz
Top speed137 mph
Engine output4,935 hp (3,680 kW)14,805 hp (11,040 kW)
Calculated Values
EMU
high speed train
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