© trainspo.comTokyu Car Tobu 850
Built by FHI, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Tokyu Car Tobu 850
Explore the Tobu 850, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) that has been enhancing Japan's railway network since the 1960s.
This robust train, built between 1963 and 1983 by FHI and Tokyu Car, is characterized by its reliability and efficiency.
With a top speed of 110 km/h and a 1067 mm gauge, the Tobu 850 is an integral part of Tōbu Railway Co., Ltd. and a beloved sight on Japanese railway lines.
Operating in a 3-car formation, this train utilizes 1.5 kV DC electric systems and features dimensions of 2.85 m wide and 4.2 m high, making it perfectly suited for its operational environment.
The Tobu 850 represents a piece of railway history and remains an impressive feat of engineering.
Tokyu Car Tobu 850 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Tobu 8000 | |
| Built by | FHI, Tokyu Car · 1963–1983 | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 3 cars | |
| Width | 2.85 m9 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 4.2 m13 ft 9 in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car Tobu 850
Railway companies that have operated the Tobu 850, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Tōbu Railway Co., Ltd. | Tobu 850 | Japan |
Tokyu Car Tobu 850 photos
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