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Overview of the Tokyu Car Chitetsu 17480
Discover the Chitetsu 17480, a classic electric multiple unit (EMU) with a rich history on the Toyama Chihō Railway in Japan.
Built by Tokyu Car in 1988, this reliable locomotive boasts a traditional design and operates on a 1067 mm gauge.
Each car measures 20 meters in length and 2.8 meters in width, embodying a significant piece of Japanese railway heritage and blending timeless elegance with practical functionality.
Tokyu Car Chitetsu 17480 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Tokyu Car · 1988 | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Car length | 20 m65 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 4.1 m13 ft 5 in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car Chitetsu 17480
Railway companies that have operated the Chitetsu 17480, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Toyama Chihō Railway | Chitetsu 17480 | Japan |
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