Hitachi 211
Built by Hitachi
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Hitachi · 19516 units | |
| Power output | 38 kW51 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Capacity | 34 seats | |
| Length | 11 m36 ft 1 in | |
| Width | 2.26 m7 ft 5 in | |
| Height | 3.6 m11 ft 10 in | |
| Weight | 16 t35,274 lb |
Operators of the Hitachi 211
Railway companies that have operated the 211, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Nagasaki Electric Tramway Co., Ltd. | Nagasaki tram 211 | Japan |
Other Hitachi models

Hitachi
200
Electric multiple unit
1950 · 38 kW

Hitachi
Hankai 161
Tram
120 kW
Hitachi
300
Tram
1953 · 38 kW

Hitachi
CER 1000
Electric multiple unit
1959–1960 · 40 km/h

Hitachi
0
Electric multiple unit
1963–1986 · 220 km/h

Hitachi
0 R
Electric multiple unit
1963–1986 · 220 km/h

Hitachi
CER 2000
Electric multiple unit
1962 · 360 kW

Hitachi
JNR C62
Steam locomotive
1948–1949







