169 series

169 series
300px 169 series in Shonan livery, July 1982
In service	1969–present
Number in service	9 vehicles (3 sets)
Operator(s)	JNR (1969-1987) JR East (1987-1996) Shinano Railway (1997-2013)
Specifications
Maximum speed	110 km/h (70 mph)
Traction system	Resistor control
Power supply	1,500 V DC overhead
Bogies	DT32, TR69
Multiple working	165 series
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 169 series (169系) is an express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in 1969 by Japanese National Railways (JNR), and currently operated by the Shinano Railway in Nagano Prefecture in Japan. This EMU was developed from the 165 series EMUs.

Interior

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  Interior of Mitaka Depot set modified with reclining seats for use on Shinkansen Relay rapid services, 2001

Livery variations

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  "New Express" livery, 1987

• JRE-EC169-NaganoColor.jpg

  Early "Nagano" livery, 1991

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  "Shinshu" livery

Shinano Railway

As of 1 April 2012, the third-sector operator Shinano Railway operates a fleet of three 3-car 169 series sets (numbered S51 to S53) formerly operated by JR East. These operate on services between Karuizawa and Togura Stations. These sets are scheduled to be withdrawn from regular service in April 2013, with final runs on 29 April 2012, although they may continue to be used on special charter services from May 2013.

Formations

The 3-car sets operated by Shinano Railway are formed as shown below, with two motored cars (KuMoHa and MoHa) and one trailer car (KuHa).

Numbering	KuMoHa 169	MoHa 168	KuHa 169

The MoHa 168 car is fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph.

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  Shinano Railway 169 series set S51, January 2011

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  Shinano Railway 169 series set S52 in JNR Shonan livery, September 2010

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  Interior of Shinano Railway 169 series

External links

• JR East 169 series at the Wayback Machine (Japanese)