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JR East class E231
Japan | 1998
2,736 produced
E231-1000 in October 2007 on the Takasaki route
E231-1000 in October 2007 on the Takasaki route
Sui-setz
Variantfour-careleven-car
General
Built1998-2006, 2010-2011
ManufacturerNiitsu
Axle config2-2+B-B+B-B+2-2 2-2+B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B+2-2 
Gauge3 ft 6 in (Cape gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length262 ft 5 5/8 in721 ft 9 7/16 in
Empty weight241,626 lbs669,764 lbs
Boiler
Variantfour-careleven-car
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - DC
Electric system1,500 V
Hourly power1,019 hp (760 kW)3,058 hp (2,280 kW)
Top speed75 mph
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