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Hitachi 300

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

1953

10 units

Overview of the Hitachi 300

Discover the charm of the Nagasaki Tram 300, a historic tram built by Hitachi in 1953 for the Nagasaki Electric Tramway Co., Ltd. in Japan.

This delightful tram, measuring 11 meters in length and 2.26 meters in width, offers seating for 34 passengers, embodying a piece of Japanese public transport history.

Featuring a 1435 mm gauge and powered by a 600 V DC electric system with a 38 kW output, it served as a reliable mode of transportation in Nagasaki.

Weighing 16 tons and standing 3.6 meters tall, the Nagasaki Tram 300 is an interesting example of the technology from its era.

Hitachi 300 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hitachi · 195310 units
Power output	38 kW51 hp	51 hp
Electric systems	600 V DC (38 kW)
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Capacity	34 seats
Length	11 m36 ft 1 in	36 ft 1 in
Width	2.26 m7 ft 5 in	7 ft 5 in
Height	3.6 m11 ft 10 in	11 ft 10 in
Weight	16 t35,274 lb	35,274 lb