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Japanese National Railways class 205
To create a cheaper alternative to the expensive class 201, JNR ordered the class 205 in the early eighties. To save costs, it didn't get a modern Thyristor control, but a conventional resistor control. Within ten yea...
General
| Property | Japanese National Railways class 205 two-car |
|---|---|
| Built | 1984-1994 |
| Manufacturers | Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyō, Nippon Sharyō, Tokyu Car, JR East |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B+B-B |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (Cape gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Japanese National Railways class 205 two-car |
|---|---|
| Length | 40.00 m |
Power
| Property | Japanese National Railways class 205 two-car |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - DC |
| Electric systems | 1.500 V |
| Hourly power | 960 kW (1,305 PS) |
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
