Nagano Electric Railway 2100 series

The Nagano Electric Railway 2100 series (長野電鉄2100系) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the Nagano Electric Railway in Japan on Snow Monkey limited express services since 26 February 2011, replacing the remaining ageing 2000 series trains.[1]

2100 series
Set E1, April 2011
In serviceFebruary 2011
Replaced2000 series
Refurbished2010
Number built6 vehicles (2 sets)
Number in service6 vehicles (2 sets)
Formation3 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersE1–E2
Operator(s)Nagano Electric Railway
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collection methodOverhead catenary
BogiesDT56BN (motored), TR241CN (trailer)
Safety system(s)ATS
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The two 3-car sets were converted from former 253 series 3-car EMU sets Ne107 and Ne108, purchased from JR East in 2010 following their withdrawal from Narita Express services. They underwent modifications for wanman ("one man") driver only operation at Tokyu Car's Yokohama factory before being moved to the Nagano Electric Railway in December 2010 for final repainting.[2]

Formations

The two sets are formed as follows.[3]

Car No.123
E1 KuHa 2151 (ex KuRoHa 253-6)MoHa 2101 (ex MoHa 253-18)DeHa 2111 (ex KuMoHa 252-18)
E2 KuHa 2152 (ex KuRoHa 253-7)MoHa 2102 (ex MoHa 253-19)DeHa 2112 (ex KuMoHa 252-19)
Weight (t) 32.938.039.9
Seating capacity 444248

Car 2 is fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph.[3]

  • Car 1: KuHa 2151
  • Car 2: MoHa 2101
  • Car 3: DeHa 2111

Exterior

The trains were initially finished in the same livery of white, red, grey, and black, which they carried in the JR days.[3] From September 2012, set E2 was repainted into a new livery of red and white without the grey and black bands of the original livery.[4]

Interior
Interior view of KuHa 2152

Cars 2 and 3 retain the original seating arrangement with fixed unidirectional non-reclining seating, 2+2 abreast, facing a centre pair of 4-seat bays. Car 1 has reclining/rotating seating, and also retains the original private compartment, seating four persons, branded as "Spa Saloon" (Spa猿～ん, Spa sarūn), a pun on the Japanese word for monkey.[3] The original toilets are retained, but are locked out of use.[5]

History
Former JR East 253 series EMU from which the 2100 series was converted, December 2009
  • 3 June 2010: Nagano Electric Railway announces that it has purchased two 3-car 253 series EMU sets from JR East.
  • 22 July 2010: Former 253 series sets Ne107 and Ne108 are moved from JR East's Nagano Works to Tokyu Car's Yokohama factory via Zushi Station.
  • 19 November 2010: Nagano Electric Railway announces that the new trains will be named Snow Monkey.
  • 24 December 2010: The two sets are moved from Tokyu Car to Nagano following modifications.[2]
  • 18 February 2011: The new trains are shown off to the press on a preview ride between Shinshū-Nakano and Suzaka.[6]
  • 20 February 2011: A preview ride on the new trains is offered between Nagano and Shinshū-Nakano.
  • 26 February 2011: The new trains enter revenue service.[7]

On 8 September 2012, set E2 was returned to service following general overhaul repainted into a new livery of red and white.[4]

References
  1. 2100系「スノーモンキ－」デビュー記念企画 [2100 series "Snow Monkey" Debut Promotion] (in Japanese). Japan: Nagano Electric Railway. Archived from the original on 26 April 2011. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
  2. もと253系が長野電鉄へ [Former 253 series moved to Nagano Electric Railway]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 24 December 2010. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
  3. "長野電鉄2100系" [Nagano Electric Railway 2100 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 51 no. 601. Japan: Kōyūsha Co., Ltd. May 2011. pp. 90–91.
  4. Tetsuya, Yamamoto (8 September 2012). "長電2100系E2編成が塗装変更" [Nagaden 2100 series set E2 in new livery]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  5. Terada, Yuichi (June 2011). "全国各地で活躍！ 特急形譲渡車両" [Second-hand Express Rolling Stock in Use Around the Country]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 51 no. 602. Japan: Kōyūsha Co., Ltd. pp. 110–117.
  6. 長野電鉄2100系「スノーモンキー」の試乗会開催 [Nagano Electric Railway 2100 series "Snow Monkey" preview]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Koyusha Co., Ltd. 19 February 2011. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
  7. 長野電鉄2100系が営業運転を開始 [Nagano Electric Railway 2100 series enter revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 26 February 2011. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
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