© trainspo.comNiigata Hakodate 800
Built by Niigata
Overview of the Niigata Hakodate 800
Explore the Hakodate 800, a distinctive tram that once graced the streets of Japan.
Built by Niigata in 1962, this Hakodate Transportation Bureau tram is a piece of history, designed for urban transit.
With a gauge of 1372 mm, it operated on unique track systems, contributing to its specific operational environment.
This tram boasts a top speed of 40 km/h and measures 12.24 meters in length, with a width of 2.34 meters and a height of 3.7 meters.
Weighing 14 tons, the Hakodate 800 utilized 600 V DC electric systems, a standard for its operational era.
Niigata Hakodate 800 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Niigata · 196212 units | |
| Top speed | 40 km/h25 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,372 mmNarrow gauge4 ft 6 in | |
| Length | 12.24 m40 ft 2 in | |
| Width | 2.34 m7 ft 8 in | |
| Height | 3.7 m12 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 14 t30,865 lb |
Operators of the Niigata Hakodate 800
Railway companies that have operated the Hakodate 800, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Hakodate Transportation Bureau | Hakodate 800 | Japan |
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