| 159 series | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1961–1980 |
| Manufacturer | Nippon Sharyo |
| Constructed | 1961–1962 |
| Refurbished | 1975 |
| Number built | 16 cars (3 sets) |
| Number in service | None |
| Number preserved | None |
| Formation | 4/8 cars per set |
| Operators | JNR |
| Depots | Ogaki |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Doors | 2 per side |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The159 series (159系) was anelectric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated byJapanese National Railways (JNR) from 1961 until 1980.[1] They were originally designed for and used on school excursion trains running between Tokyo and the Nagoya area via theTokaido Main Line.[1]
Broadly based on the earlier 155 series trains, the 159 series trains were also initially painted in the JNR excursion train livery of "lemon yellow" and "light scarlet".[1]
The fleet consisted of one 8-car and two 4-car sets, formed as shown below, and based at Ogaki Depot inGifu Prefecture.[2]
| Designation | Tc | M' | M | T | T | M' | M | Tc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KuHa 159 | MoHa 158 | MoHa 159 | SaHa 159 | SaHa 159 | MoHa 158 | MoHa 159 | KuHa 159 |
| Designation | Tc | M' | M | Tc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KuHa 159 | MoHa 158 | MoHa 159 | KuHa 159 |
The 159 series sets entered service from 2 April 1961 onKomadori (こまどり) school excursion services running on theTokaido Main Line betweenShinagawa Station in Tokyo andOgaki Station in Aichi Prefecture.[3] Trains carriedheadboards on the front with the name of the train.[1] An additional four-car set was delivered in 1962 to allow 16-car formations to be run.[2]
TheKomadori school excursion services were discontinued in 1973, and the 159 series were reassigned to use on "rapid" limited-stop services and charter train services, repainted into theShonan livery of orange and green.[2]
The entire fleet was withdrawn from service by fiscal 1980.[1] No 159 series vehicles have been preserved.[4]
 Electric multiple units ofJapanese National Railways | ||
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| DC express/limited express | ||
| AC/DC commuter/suburban | ||
| AC/DC express/limited express | ||
| AC commuter/suburban | ||
| AC limited express | ||
| Non-revenue/experimental | ||
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