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Tram

Hitachi 211

Built by Hitachi

Power output
38 kW
51 hp
Weight
16 t
35,274 lb
Length
11 m
36 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1951
6 units

Overview of the Hitachi 211

Discover Tram 211, a charming piece of Japanese public transport history.

Built by Hitachi in 1951 for the Nagasaki Electric Tramway Co., Ltd., this classic tram offers seating for 34 passengers.

Measuring 11 meters long and 2.26 meters wide, with a height of 3.6 meters, Tram 211 weighs 16 tons and operates on a 1435 mm gauge.

It is powered by a 600 V DC electric system, providing 38 kW of power.

Explore the technical details and heritage of this iconic Nagasaki tram.

Hitachi 211 technical specifications

Value
Built byHitachi · 19516 units
Power output38 kW51 hp
Electric systems
  • 600 V DC (38 kW)
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Capacity34 seats
Length11 m36 ft 1 in
Width2.26 m7 ft 5 in
Height3.6 m11 ft 10 in
Weight16 t35,274 lb

Operators of the Hitachi 211

Railway companies that have operated the 211, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Nagasaki Electric Tramway Co., Ltd.Nagasaki tram 211Japan

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