Tobu 7300 series

The Tobu 7300 series (東武7300系, Tōbu 7300-kei) was a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway in Japan.

Tobu 7300 series
A 7300 series on the Isesaki Line in 1977
In service	1959–1984
Constructed	1959–1964
Number built	58 vehicles
Number in service	None
Number preserved	1
Operator(s)	Tobu Railway
Line(s) served	Tobu Isesaki Line, Tobu Tojo Line, Tobu Ogose Line
Specifications
Car body construction	Steel
Car length	20 m (65 ft 7 in)
Doors	4 per side
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC, overhead catenary
Multiple working	Tobu 7800 series
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 7300 series sets were built between September 1959 and 1964 from 58 former 63 series EMU cars purchased from both JNR and Meitetsu, with new bodies based on the 7800 series design.[1] The last remaining sets were withdrawn by September 1984.[1]

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  An original JNR 63 series EMU car

Interior

Passenger accommodation consisted of longitudinal bench seating throughout.

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  Interior of preserved MoHa 7329, September 2009

Preserved examples

One car, MoHa 7329, is preserved at the Tobu Dobutsu-koen amusement park.[1]

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  Preserved MoHa 7329, September 2009

References

1. Iijima, Iwao (July 2002). 東武鉄道 私鉄の車両２４　東武鉄道 [Private Railway Trains 24: Tobu Railway]. Tokyo, Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. p. 112. ISBN 978-4-87366-307-4.