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JR West class 683
As a replacement for the class 485 trains, JR West procured the class 683 in multiple series, which can also be used with direct and alternating current. The trains consist of three, five, six or nine cars. The end ca...
General
| Property | JR West class 683 series 4000, 5000, 8000 nine-car |
|---|---|
| Built | 2001-2011 |
| Manufacturers | Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyō |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-2+2-2+B-B+2-2+B-B+2-2+2-2+2-2+B-B |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (Cape gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | JR West class 683 series 4000, 5000, 8000 nine-car |
|---|---|
| Length | 187.01 m |
| Empty weight | 347.3 t |
Power
| Property | JR West class 683 series 4000, 5000, 8000 nine-car |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC/DC |
| Electric systems | 20.000 V 60 Hz, 1.500 V |
| Hourly power | 3,060 kW (4,160 PS) |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
