© trainspo.comTokyu Car Nankai 7100
Built by Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Tokyu Car Nankai 7100
Discover the Nankai 7100, a distinguished Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served the Nankai Electric Railway in Japan.
Built by Kinki Sharyo and Tokyu Car between 1969 and 1973, this locomotive operates on a 1067 mm gauge, a standard for many Japanese railways.
The Nankai 7100 is powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, ensuring efficient and reliable operation on its routes.
A notable example of Japanese railway engineering, the Nankai 7100 continues to be a familiar sight, embodying a rich history of service on the Nankai Electric Railway lines.
Tokyu Car Nankai 7100 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1969–1973 | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car Nankai 7100
Railway companies that have operated the Nankai 7100, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Nankai Electric Railway | Nankai 7100 | Japan |
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