Kintetsu 16600 series "Ace"
A 16600 series 2-car set in the new Kintetsu limited express train livery in September 2017
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Family nameAce
Replaced16000 series
Constructed2010–
Entered service19 June 2010
Number built4 vehicles (2 sets)
Number in service4 vehicles (2 sets)
Formation2 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersYT01 – YT02
OperatorsKintetsu Railway
DepotsFuruichi
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) (motor cars)
20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) (trailers)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Height4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in) (motor cars)
4,135 mm (13 ft 6.8 in) (trailers)
DoorsTwo plug doors per side
Maximum speed110 km/h (70 mph)
Traction system2-level PWM variable-frequency (IGBT)
Acceleration2.5 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s)
Deceleration4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC, overhead line
Current collector(s)Pantograph
BogiesBolsterless
KD-316 (motor cars)
KD-316A (trailers)
Braking system(s)Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)Kintetsu ATS (old/new)
Multiple working16000/16010/16400 series
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Kintetsu 16600 series "Ace" (近鉄16600系「Ace」) is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Kintetsu Railway in Japan since 19 June 2010.[1]

Operations

They are operated on the Minami Osaka and Yoshino Lines, replacing the earlier 16000 series trains.[1]

Design

The design is based on the Kintetsu 22600 series trains used on the standard gauge Osaka and Nara Lines since 2009.[1]

Formation

As of 1 April 2016, two two-car sets are in operation, formed as follows, with one motored ("Mc") car and one non-powered trailer ("Tc") car.[2]

Car No.12
Designation TcMc
Numbering 1670x1660x

Car 2 has two single-arm pantographs.[2]

Interior

Car 1 has a wheelchair space and toilet. Car 2 has a smoking compartment.[2]

History

Two two-car sets were built at a cost of approximately 800 million yen.[1] Test running commenced in May 2010, with entry into revenue service from 19 June 2010.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 私鉄車両年鑑2015 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2015] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. 20 June 2015. p. 50. ISBN 978-4-8022-0003-5.
  2. 1 2 3 私鉄車両編成表 2017 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2017] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 25 July 2017. p. 130. ISBN 978-4-330-81317-2.
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