© trainspo.comOverview of the Seibu 401
Discover the Seibu 401, an elegant electric multiple unit (EMU) that served in Japan.
With a 2-car formation, this locomotive was built by Seibu and boasts a robust 1067 mm gauge.
The Seibu 401 features a compact design with a car length of 20 meters, a width of 2.93 meters, and a height of 4.2 meters.
Powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, this EMU proved its reliability on the Sangi Railway, where it was classified as the Sangi 101.
Seibu 401 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Seibu | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 2 cars | |
| Car length | 20 m65 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.93 m9 ft 7 in | |
| Height | 4.2 m13 ft 9 in |
Operators of the Seibu 401
Railway companies that have operated the Seibu 401, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Sangi Railway | Sangi 101 | Japan |
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