© trainspo.comNippon Sharyo Meitetsu 3400
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Overview of the Nippon Sharyo Meitetsu 3400
Discover the Meitetsu 3400, an iconic electric multiple unit from Japan.
Built by Nippon Sharyo in 1937, this vintage train operated on the Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd. network.
With a top speed of 120 km/h, the Meitetsu 3400 offers a unique glimpse into Japanese railway history.
This EMU runs on a 1067 mm gauge track and features a car length of 19 meters, a width of 2.74 meters, and a height of 4.1 meters.
Powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, the Meitetsu 3400 is a significant piece of railway heritage.
Nippon Sharyo Meitetsu 3400 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Nippon Sharyo · 1937 | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Car length | 19 m62 ft 4 in | |
| Width | 2.74 m9 ft 0 in | |
| Height | 4.1 m13 ft 5 in |
Operators of the Nippon Sharyo Meitetsu 3400
Railway companies that have operated the Meitetsu 3400, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd. | Meitetsu 3400 | Japan |
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