Taiwa-sharyo Sapporo 250

Built by Naebo, Taiwa-sharyo

Weight

15 t

33,069 lb

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1961

5 units

Overview of the Taiwa-sharyo Sapporo 250

Discover the Sapporo 250, an iconic Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) with a rich history in Japan.

Built in 1961 by Naebo and Taiwa-sharyo, this single-car unit was a vital part of the Sapporo City Transportation Bureau's fleet.

Featuring a 1067 mm gauge and operating on a 600 V DC electric system, the Sapporo 250 is designed for efficient urban transport.

With a width of 2.23 meters and a height of 3.52 meters, and a remarkably light weight of 15 tons, it showcases impressive engineering for its era and continues to be a notable piece of Japanese railway heritage.

Taiwa-sharyo Sapporo 250 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Naebo, Taiwa-sharyo · 19615 units
Electric systems	600 V DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Formation	1 cars
Width	2.23 m7 ft 4 in	7 ft 4 in
Height	3.52 m11 ft 7 in	11 ft 7 in
Weight	15 t33,069 lb	33,069 lb