© trainspo.comTeikoku Sharyo CER 1000
Built by Hitachi, Teikoku Sharyo
Overview of the Teikoku Sharyo CER 1000
Discover the CER 1000, a classic electric multiple unit that served the Chōshi Electric Railway in Japan.
Built by Hitachi and Teikoku Sharyo between 1959 and 1960, this train received a significant refurbishment in 1994 by Keio.
With a top speed of 40 km/h, the CER 1000 is a compact yet efficient railcar designed for the 1067 mm gauge.
It features 34 seats, a single-car formation, and measures 16 meters in length, 2.7 meters in width, and 4.1 meters in height, weighing 30 tons.
Powered by a 600 V DC electric system, it boasts a power output of 300 kW, making it a charming piece of Japanese railway history.
Teikoku Sharyo CER 1000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Hitachi, Teikoku Sharyo · 1959–1960 | |
| Refurbished | Keiou 1994 (2) | |
| Top speed | 40 km/h25 mph | |
| Power output | 300 kW402 hp | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 1 cars | |
| Capacity | 34 seats | |
| Car length | 16 m52 ft 6 in | |
| Width | 2.7 m8 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 4.1 m13 ft 5 in | |
| Weight | 30 t66,139 lb |
Operators of the Teikoku Sharyo CER 1000
Railway companies that have operated the CER 1000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Chōshi Electric Railway | CER DeHa 1000 | Japan |
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