© trainspo.comNiigata Transys Hakodate 710
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Overview of the Niigata Transys Hakodate 710
Explore the unique Hakodate 710, a distinctive electric multiple unit (EMU) that served Japan.
Constructed by Niigata Transys between 1959 and 1961, this compact unit, measuring 12.24 meters in length, was well-suited for urban transport.
With a top speed of 40 km/h and a gauge of 1372 mm, the Hakodate 710 was a specialized piece of rolling stock within the Japanese rail network.
Discover the specifications of this notable locomotive, a fascinating element of railway history.
Keywords: Hakodate 710, Japanese trains, electric multiple unit, historic locomotive, Niigata Transys, Hakodate Transportation Bureau.
Niigata Transys Hakodate 710 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Niigata Transys · 1959–196114 units | |
| Top speed | 40 km/h25 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,372 mmNarrow gauge4 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 1 cars | |
| Car length | 12.24 m40 ft 2 in | |
| Width | 12.24 m40 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 3.7 m12 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 15 t33,069 lb |
Operators of the Niigata Transys Hakodate 710
Railway companies that have operated the Hakodate 710, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Hakodate Transportation Bureau | Hakodate 710 | Japan |
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