Seibu Class E851
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 Preserved Seibu Class E851 electric locomotive No. E854 on display at Yokoze Depot Open Day, October 2005 | |
| Power type | Electric |
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| Builder | Mitsubishi |
| Build date | 1969 |
| UIC classification | Bo-Bo-Bo |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Traction motors | DC |
| Power output | 2,550 kW |
| Career | Seibu Railway |
| Number in class | 4 |
| Disposition | Withdrawn |
The E851 was a class of four DC electric locomotives operated by Seibu Railway in Japan.
Built in 1969 by Mitsubishi to haul 1,000-tonne cement trains, the design was based on the JNR Class EF65 and used bogies similar to those used on the JNR Class EF81 locomotives.
From 30 November 1990, the discontinuation of freight services to Sayamagaoka eliminated the need for[double-heading, and the end of all Seibu freight services from 7 March 1996 saw the E851s become surplus to requirements. Final farewell Sayonara runs were organized in May 1996 hauling JR 12-series passengers coaches from Tokorozawa to Yokoze.
Locomotive E854 remains preserved at Yokoze Depot, but the other three locomotives in the class were cut up.
See also
References
- "西武鉄道 電気機関車小史２" (Short History of Seibu Electric Locomotives) by Fumio Gotō in January 2009 issue of Japan Railfan Magazine, p.138-143
External links
- Seibu Railway website (Japanese)
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