© trainspo.comMitsubishi Seibu E851
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Overview of the Mitsubishi Seibu E851
Discover the Seibu E851, a remarkable electric locomotive built by Mitsubishi in 1969 for the Seibu Railway Company, Ltd. in Japan.
This powerful machine boasts a top speed of 115 km/h and operates on a 1.5 kV DC electric system, perfectly suited for the 1067 mm gauge tracks common in Japan. Its Bo'Bo'Bo' axle configuration signifies its robust capabilities.
With a width of 2.94 m and a height of 4.11 m, and weighing in at 96 tonnes, the Seibu E851 is a reliable and high-performing locomotive, representing a significant piece of Japanese railway history.
Mitsubishi Seibu E851 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Mitsubishi · 19694 units | |
| Top speed | 115 km/h71 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'Bo' | |
| Width | 2.94 m9 ft 8 in | |
| Height | 4.11 m13 ft 6 in | |
| Weight | 96 t211,644 lb |
Operators of the Mitsubishi Seibu E851
Railway companies that have operated the Seibu E851, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Seibu Railway Company, Ltd. | Seibu E851 | Japan |
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