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Nippon Sharyo 200

Built by Hitachi, Nippon Sharyo

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
1950
10 units

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo 200

Discover the charm of the 200 tram, a piece of history from the Nagasaki Electric Tramway Co., Ltd.

Built in 1950 by Hitachi and Nippon Sharyo, this Japanese tram embodies elegance and functionality.

With a capacity of 34 seats, the 200 tram was a cornerstone of public transportation in Nagasaki.

Its dimensions, with a length of 11 meters and a width of 2.26 meters, make it agile on urban routes.

Powered by a 600 V DC electric system, it boasts a 38 kW output, ensuring efficient service.

This model, also identified as Nagasaki tram 87, represents an icon of rail transport in Japan.

Its technical features include a 1435 mm track gauge and a weight of 16 tons.

A vehicle with a robust design and reliable service for the city of Nagasaki.

Explore the history and design of this unique tram, a true gem of the past.

Nippon Sharyo 200 technical specifications

Value
Built byHitachi, Nippon Sharyo · 195010 units
Power output38 kW51 hp
Electric systems
  • 600 V DC (38 kW)
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Capacity34 seats
Length11 m36 ft 1 in
Width2.26 m7 ft 5 in
Height3.6 m11 ft 10 in
Weight16 t35,274 lb

Operators of the Nippon Sharyo 200

Railway companies that have operated the 200, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Nagasaki Electric Tramway Co., Ltd.Nagasaki tram 200Japan
Nagasaki Electric Tramway Co., Ltd.Nagasaki tram 87Japan

Nippon Sharyo 200 photos

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