Tokyu Car Nagaden 3500

Built by Eidan, Kisha, Tokyu Car, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1961–1971

Overview of the Tokyu Car Nagaden 3500

Discover the Nagaden 3500, an iconic EMU serving the Nagano Electric Railway in Japan. Originally built as part of the Tokyo Metro 3000 series between 1961 and 1971, this remarkable train underwent a significant refurbishment in 1993.

Engineered for reliability, the Nagaden 3500 boasts a top speed of 100 km/h. It operates on a 1067 mm gauge and utilizes a 1.5 kV DC electric system, making it a robust and dependable choice for its routes.

With a car length of 18 meters, a width of 2.79 meters, and a height of 4 meters, the Nagaden 3500 is a distinct and recognizable presence on the Japanese railway landscape. Explore the history and specifications of this fascinating locomotive.

Tokyu Car Nagaden 3500 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Tokyo metro 3000
Built by	Eidan, Kisha, Tokyu Car, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi · 1961–1971
Refurbished	1993
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Car length	18 m59 ft 1 in	59 ft 1 in
Width	2.79 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Height	4 m13 ft 1 in	13 ft 1 in