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Kinki Sharyo JNR 185-0

Built by Tokyu Car, Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Hitachi

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 185-0

Explore the JNR 185-0, a distinguished Japanese Electric Multiple Unit (EMU).

Built by leading manufacturers including Tokyu Car, Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, and Hitachi, this model represents a significant achievement in railway engineering.

Featuring a top speed of 110 km/h and a gauge of 1067 mm, it was ideally suited for the operational demands of Japanese railway networks.

Operated by the East Japan Railway Company, known as JR East, the JR East 185-0 series utilized 1.5 kV DC electric systems.

Discover more about this iconic locomotive through a collection of captivating photographs that highlight its historical significance and design.

Kinki Sharyo JNR 185-0 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 185
Built byTokyu Car, Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Hitachi
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in

Operators of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 185-0

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 185-0, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 185-0Japan

Kinki Sharyo JNR 185-0 photos

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