157 series

Japanese DC electric multiple unit train type January 2022 157 series 157series01.JPG 300px A 157 series EMU on an imperial train working, June 1978 September 1959–1980 Kawasaki Sharyo, Kisha Seizo, Nippon Sharyo 1959–1963 32 vehicles None 1 vehicle 31 vehicles JNR Tamachi Steel Resistor control MT46 100kW Gear Ratio: 1:4.21 (19:80) 1,500 V DC Overhead wire 1067mm on The 157 series 157系 was a Japanese DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated on limited express services by Japanese National Railways (JNR) from 1959 until 1980. Operations The 157 series EMUs were first introduced by JNR on Nikkō semi express services between Tokyo x and Nikkō x on 22 September 1959 to counter competition from the private company Tobu Railway, which also operated trains to Nikkō. Ogano Minoru 新幹線・特急大図鑑2011 Shinkansen & Limited Express Directory 2011 JTB Publishing March 2011 Japan 132 978-4-533-08193-4 They were also used on Chusenji services between Shinjuku x and Nikkō, and Nasuno services between Ueno x and Kuroiso x. Fukuhara Shunichi 国鉄157系を振り返る Looking back at the JNR 157 series Japan Railfan Magazine 53 623 97–101 ja March 2013 157 series EMUs were also introduced on seasonal Hibiki services on the Tokaido Main Line from 21 November 1959, and were later used on Amagi and Soyokaze services. Fleet details KuMoHa 157-1 – 10: Driving motor cars 写真とイラストで見る国鉄急行型電車のすべて JNR Express EMUs in pictures Neko Publishing Ltd. 29 November 2013 Japan 36–39 978-4-7770-1532-0 MoHa 156-1 – 10: Intermediate motor cars, with one pantograph SaHa 157-1 – 5: Intermediate trailer cars SaRo 157-1 – 6: Intermediate "Green" (first class) trailer cars KuRo 157-1: Imperial train car (see below) External livery Initially painted in the JNR livery of beige ("Cream No. 4") and crimson ("Red No. 11"), the red colour was later changed to a slightly darker shade ("Red No. 2") when the sets were modified with the addition of air-conditioning. KuRo 157-1 imperial train car The 157 series fleet included a dedicated imperial train car, built by Kawasaki Sharyo (present-day Kawasaki Heavy Industries) and delivered in June 1960. Okada Seiichi 1号御料車とクロ157 Imperial Carriage No. 1 and KuRo 157 Japan Railfan Magazine 47 549 9–31 ja January 2007 Numbered KuRo 157-1, the car could be inserted into 157 series formations for use on imperial train workings. JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009 Neko Publishing 2009 Japan 140 978-4-7770-0836-0 One end had a gangwayed driving cab based on the 153 series EMU design, although the car was normally sandwiched in the middle of a 157 series formation, and was only very rarely used with the driving cab leading. In 1979, the car was modified for use in conjunction with 183 series EMUs, with the first official working on 2 July 1980. From March 1985, it was repainted in cream with a green stripe for use in conjunction with 185 series EMUs. The last official operation of the car was on 8 September 1993. Following retirement, the KuRo 157-1 car remained in storage at Tamachi Depot for many years, but was moved to Tokyo General Rolling Stock Centre in the early hours of 2 December 2012. 12/2, クロ157-1・クモヤ145-114が東京総合車両センターへ KuRo 157-1 and KuMoYa 145-114 moved to Tokyo General Rolling Stock Centre Japan Railfan Magazine 53 622 162 February 2013 History The first 157 series set was delivered in August 1959, and entered service on Nikkō semi express services between Tokyo and Nikkō from 22 September 1959. Air-conditioning was added to the trains from 1962. Teramoto Mitsuteru 国鉄・ＪＲ列車名大辞典 JNR & JR Train Name Encyclopedia Chuoshoin Publishing Co., Ltd. July 2001 Tokyo, Japan 424–425 978-4-88732-093-2 With the exception of the special imperial train car KuRo 157-1, the entire fleet of 157 series trains was withdrawn by 1980. Fleet details The individual car histories are as follows.ja: JR電車編成表 2016冬 JR EMU Formations – Winter 2016 Kotsu Shimbunsha 18 November 2015 Japan ja 385–386 978-4-330-62315-3 thumb|KuMoHa 157-2 in March 1980 thumb|MoHa 156-2 in March 1980 Car No. Manufacturer Delivery date Withdrawal dateKuMoHa 157 KuMoHa 157-1 Kisha 26 August 1959 28 November 1980 KuMoHa 157-2 Kisha 26 August 1959 28 November 1980 KuMoHa 157-3 Kisha 26 August 1959 15 October 1976 KuMoHa 157-4 Nippon Sharyo 15 August 1959 28 June 1976 KuMoHa 157-5 Nippon Sharyo 15 August 1959 15 October 1976 KuMoHa 157-6 Nippon Sharyo 12 December 1959 20 July 1976 KuMoHa 157-7 Nippon Sharyo 15 December 1960 20 July 1976 KuMoHa 157-8 Nippon Sharyo 15 December 1960 28 June 1976 KuMoHa 157-9 Kawasaki Sharyo 12 December 1960 28 June 1976 KuMoHa 157-10 Kawasaki Sharyo 12 December 1960 15 October 1976MoHa 156 MoHa 156-1 Kisha 26 August 1959 28 November 1980 MoHa 156-2 Kisha 26 August 1959 28 November 1980 MoHa 156-3 Kisha 26 August 1959 15 October 1976 MoHa 156-4 Nippon Sharyo 15 August 1959 28 June 1976 MoHa 156-5 Nippon Sharyo 15 August 1959 15 October 1976 MoHa 156-6 Nippon Sharyo 12 December 1959 20 July 1976 MoHa 156-7 Nippon Sharyo 15 December 1960 20 July 1976 MoHa 156-8 Nippon Sharyo 15 December 1960 28 June 1976 MoHa 156-9 Kawasaki Sharyo 12 December 1960 28 June 1976 MoHa 156-10 Kawasaki Sharyo 12 December 1960 15 October 1976SaHa 157 SaHa 157-1 Kisha 26 August 1959 20 July 1976 SaHa 157-2 Nippon Sharyo 15 August 1959 15 October 1976 SaHa 157-3 Nippon Sharyo 15 December 1959 20 July 1976 SaHa 157-4 Kawasaki Sharyo 12 December 1960 15 October 1976 SaHa 157-5 Kawasaki Sharyo 12 December 1960 15 October 1976SaRo 157 SaRo 157-1 Kisha 26 August 1959 20 July 1976 SaRo 157-2 Nippon Sharyo 15 August 1959 28 June 1976 SaRo 157-3 Nippon Sharyo 15 December 1959 20 July 1976 SaRo 157-4 Kawasaki Sharyo 12 December 1960 20 July 1976 SaRo 157-5 Kawasaki Sharyo 12 December 1960 28 June 1976 SaRo 157-6 Nippon Sharyo 18 March 1963 28 June 1976KuRo 157 KuRo 157-1 Kawasaki Sharyo 8 July 1960 8 September 1993 References Category:Electric multiple units of Japan Category:East Japan Railway Company Category:Train-related introductions in 1959 Category:1959 in rail transport Category:1500 V DC multiple units of Japan Category:Kawasaki multiple units Category:Kisha Seizo multiple units Category:Nippon Sharyo multiple units Category:Japanese National Railways