Meitetsu 1600 series

Meitetsu 1600 series
Meitetsu 1600 series Set 1601 in 2008
In service	10 May 1999 (1999-05-10) - June 2008 (2008-06)
Manufacturer	Nippon Sharyo
Family name	Panorama Super
Scrapped	2008
Number built	12 vehicles (4 sets)
Number in service	None
Number scrapped	4 vehicles
Formation	3 cars per set
Fleet numbers	1601-1604
Operator(s)	Meitetsu
Specifications
Maximum speed	120 km/h (75 mph)
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC
Current collection method	Overhead catenary
Safety system(s)	Meitetsu ATS
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Meitetsu 1600 series (名鉄1600系) was an electric multiple unit (EMU) type operated by the private railway operator Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) on limited express services in Japan from May 1999 until June 2008. Two cars from each set were subsequently modified to create the 1700 series EMUs in conjunction with new 2300 series cars.

Formations

The fleet consisted of four three-car sets formed as follows.

Car No.	1	2	3
Designation	Tc	T	Mc
Numbering	Ku 1600	Sa 1650	Mo 1700

Cars 2 and 3 were each fitted with a single-arm pantograph.

Interior

Passenger accommodation consisted of unidirectional seating arranged 2+2 abreast. Car 2 included a toilet and wheelchair space.

• Nagoya Railroad - Series 1600 - Cabin - 01.JPG

  Interior of the 1600 series

History

The trains were introduced on 10 May 1999.