| Tobu 100 series Spacia | |
|---|---|
 Set 104 in July 2021 | |
| In service | 1990–present |
| Manufacturer | Alna Kōki, Tokyu Car Corporation |
| Replaced | 1720 series |
| Constructed | 1989–1991 |
| Entered service | 1 June 1990 |
| Refurbished | 2011–2012 |
| Number built | 54 vehicles (9 sets) |
| Number in service | 54 vehicles (9 sets) |
| Successor | Tobu N100 series |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 101–109 |
| Operators | Tobu Railway |
| Depots | Kasukabe |
| Lines served | Tobu Skytree Line, Tobu Nikko Line, Tobu Kinugawa Line, Tohoku Main Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium [1] |
| Car length | 20 m (65 ft 7 in) |
| Doors | Sliding plug door, one per side |
| Traction system | GTO- VVVF |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | Overhead line |
| Safety system(s) | Tobu ATS, ATS-P (three sets) |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Notes/references | |
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The Tobu 100 series (東武100系, Tōbu 100-kei), branded Spacia (スペーシア), is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway in Japan since 1990. The trains are used on Kegon, Spacia Nikko, Kinu, and Spacia Kinugawa services to Nikkō and Kinugawa-Onsen. [2]
Formation
As of 1 April 2012 [update], the fleet consists of nine sets, based at Kasukabe Depot, and formed as follows. [1]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Mc2 | M4 | M3 | M2 | M1 | Mc1 |
| Numbering | 100-6 | 100-5 | 100-4 | 100-3 | 100-2 | 100-1 |
Interior
Seat pitch is 1,100 mm (43 in). Car 6 contains six 4-seat compartments. These are marked as "Green cars" when operating on JR lines. [3]
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Interior view (before refurbishment) -
Reclining seats (before refurbishment) -
4-seat compartment in Car 6 (before refurbishment) -
The interior of set 106 in September 2016 (after refurbishment)
History
The 100 series trains entered service on 1 June 1990 on Kegon and Kinu services from Asakusa in Tokyo to Nikkō and Kinugawa-Onsen, replacing the 30 year-old 1720 series trains operating since 1960. Two sets were delivered in fiscal 1989, two more were delivered in fiscal 1990, and five were delivered in fiscal 1991, bringing the fleet to nine sets. [3]
All cars were made no-smoking from 18 March 1995. [1]
On 11 November 2021, Tobu announced that the 100 series fleet would be replaced with new N100 series trains [4] which entered service on 15 July 2023. [5]
JR inter-running
Through-running Spacia Nikkō and Spacia Kinugawa services from Shinjuku in Tokyo to Tōbu Nikkō and Kinugawa-Onsen via the JR Tōhoku Main Line commenced on 18 March 2006, and three sets (106 to 108) were modified with JR ATS-P for use on JR East lines. [3]
Refurbishment
The fleet underwent a programme of refurbishment from December 2011, ahead of the opening of the Tokyo Skytree in May 2012. Three trains each were repainted into three different colour schemes, with " miyabi" purple, " iki" light blue, and "sunny coral orange", matching the Tokyo Skytree theme colours, and new "Spacia" logos. Internally, the seats feature new moquette, with blue in the open saloons and brown in the compartments. [6] The first refurbished set re-entered service from 29 December 2011. [7]
| Set No. | Colour scheme | Date refurbished | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | "Deluxe Romance Car" maroon/beige | 29 June 2012 [8] | Reliveried from "iki" blue in December 2021 |
| 102 | "miyabi" purple | 28 March 2012 [9] | |
| 103 | "Nikko Moude Spacia" gold/black | 2 March 2012 [9] | Reliveried from "sunny coral" orange in April 2015 |
| 104 | "sunny coral" orange | 28 September 2012 [10] | |
| 105 | "miyabi" purple | 28 December 2011 [9] | |
| 106 | "Nikko Moude Spacia" gold/black | 25 July 2012 [10] | Reliveried from "sunny coral" orange in July 2015 |
| 107 | "miyabi" purple | 31 May 2012 [8] | |
| 108 | "iki" blue | 27 April 2012 [8] | |
| 109 | Original orange/red | 3 February 2012 [9] | Reliveried from "iki" blue in June 2021 |
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First refurbished set, 105, in "miyabi" purple livery, December 2011 -
"Miyabi" purple Spacia logo -
Refurbished set 109 in "iki" blue livery, February 2012 -
"Iki" blue Spacia logo -
Refurbished set 103 in "sunny coral" orange livery, March 2012 -
"Sunny coral" orange Spacia logo
Special liveries
Nikko Moude Spacia
Set 103 was repainted in a special gold and black livery and branded "Nikko Moude Spacia" (日光詣スペーシア) from April 2015. [11] This was followed in July 2015 by set 106, which was similarly reliveried. [12]
Deluxe Romance Car
In December 2021, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the introduction of the 100 series, set 101 was repainted in a maroon and beige livery inspired by that of the 1720 series sets they replaced. [13]
Classic
Set 109 was repainted in the original 100 series livery from June 2021. [14]
References
- ^ a b c 私鉄車両編成表 2012 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2012]. Japan: JRR. July 2012. p. 45. ISBN 978-4-330-29911-2.
- ^ 日本と世界の鉄道カタログ [Japan and World Railway Catalogue]. Japan: Seibido Publishing. July 1992. ISBN 978-4-415-03262-7.
- ^ a b c ２００６東武鉄道優等車両カタログ [2006 Tobu Railway Express Rolling Stock Catalogue]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine. Vol. 35, no. 264. Japan: Kotsu Shimbun. April 2006. pp. 18–21.
- ^ "東武が新型特急「N100系」導入、ラウンジやカフェカウンターを設置 - 鉄道コム" [Tobu announces new limited express N100 series fleet, installs lounges and cafe counters]. 鉄道コム (in Japanese). 11 November 2021. Archived from the original on 11 November 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- ^ Omori, Taketo (15 July 2023). 【新時代の幕開け！】東武特急「スペーシアX」運行開始！ [(The beginning of a new era!) Tobu limited express "Spacia X" starts operation!]. RM News. Japan: Neko Publishing. Archived from the original on 15 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ^ 東武鉄道100系"スペーシア"リニュアル車 [Refurbished Tobu 100 series "Spacia" sets]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine. Vol. 41, no. 335. Japan: Kotsu Shimbun. March 2012. p. 70.
- ^ 特急スペーシアをリニューアルします！！ [Spacia limited express to be refurbished] (PDF). News Release (in Japanese). Japan: Tobu Railway. 15 December 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 December 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
- ^ a b c 私鉄車両のうごき [Private Rail Rolling Stock Changes]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine. Vol. 41, no. 342. Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun. October 2012. p. 124.
- ^ a b c d 私鉄車両のうごき [Private Rail Rolling Stock Changes]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine. Vol. 41, no. 339. Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun. July 2012. p. 125.
- ^ a b 私鉄車両のうごき [Private Rail Rolling Stock Changes]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine. Vol. 42, no. 345. Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun. January 2013. p. 125.
- ^ 東武鉄道100系「日光詣スペーシア」 [Tobu 100 series "Nikko Moude Spacia"]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 55, no. 651. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. July 2015. p. 109.
- ^ 東武鉄道100系106編成も「日光詣スペーシア」となって出場試運転 [Tobu 100 series set 106 test-run after becoming "Nikko Moude Spacia"]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 17 July 2015. Archived from the original on 17 July 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- ^ 東武鉄道 特急リバイバルカラー車両第3弾 100系「デラックスロマンスカーカラー」‼ [Tobu Railway unveils third phase of limited express scheme revival plan: 100 series in "Deluxe Romance Car" livery!!]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 3 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ^ 東武100系がデビュー当時のカラーリングに [Tobu 100 series in original livery]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 4 June 2021. Archived from the original on 15 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
External links
- Tobu 100 series information (in Japanese)
Tobu Railway trainsets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Commuter |  | |
| Express | ||
| Withdrawn types | ||
| Tobu 100 series Spacia | |
|---|---|
|
Set 104 in July 2021 | |
| In service | 1990–present |
| Manufacturer | Alna Kōki, Tokyu Car Corporation |
| Replaced | 1720 series |
| Constructed | 1989–1991 |
| Entered service | 1 June 1990 |
| Refurbished | 2011–2012 |
| Number built | 54 vehicles (9 sets) |
| Number in service | 54 vehicles (9 sets) |
| Successor | Tobu N100 series |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 101–109 |
| Operators | Tobu Railway |
| Depots | Kasukabe |
| Lines served | Tobu Skytree Line, Tobu Nikko Line, Tobu Kinugawa Line, Tohoku Main Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium [1] |
| Car length | 20 m (65 ft 7 in) |
| Doors | Sliding plug door, one per side |
| Traction system | GTO- VVVF |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | Overhead line |
| Safety system(s) | Tobu ATS, ATS-P (three sets) |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Notes/references | |
| |
The Tobu 100 series (東武100系, Tōbu 100-kei), branded Spacia (スペーシア), is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway in Japan since 1990. The trains are used on Kegon, Spacia Nikko, Kinu, and Spacia Kinugawa services to Nikkō and Kinugawa-Onsen. [2]
Formation
As of 1 April 2012 [update], the fleet consists of nine sets, based at Kasukabe Depot, and formed as follows. [1]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Mc2 | M4 | M3 | M2 | M1 | Mc1 |
| Numbering | 100-6 | 100-5 | 100-4 | 100-3 | 100-2 | 100-1 |
Interior
Seat pitch is 1,100 mm (43 in). Car 6 contains six 4-seat compartments. These are marked as "Green cars" when operating on JR lines. [3]
-
Interior view (before refurbishment)
-
Reclining seats (before refurbishment)
-
4-seat compartment in Car 6 (before refurbishment)
-
The interior of set 106 in September 2016 (after refurbishment)
History
The 100 series trains entered service on 1 June 1990 on Kegon and Kinu services from Asakusa in Tokyo to Nikkō and Kinugawa-Onsen, replacing the 30 year-old 1720 series trains operating since 1960. Two sets were delivered in fiscal 1989, two more were delivered in fiscal 1990, and five were delivered in fiscal 1991, bringing the fleet to nine sets. [3]
All cars were made no-smoking from 18 March 1995. [1]
On 11 November 2021, Tobu announced that the 100 series fleet would be replaced with new N100 series trains [4] which entered service on 15 July 2023. [5]
JR inter-running
Through-running Spacia Nikkō and Spacia Kinugawa services from Shinjuku in Tokyo to Tōbu Nikkō and Kinugawa-Onsen via the JR Tōhoku Main Line commenced on 18 March 2006, and three sets (106 to 108) were modified with JR ATS-P for use on JR East lines. [3]
Refurbishment
The fleet underwent a programme of refurbishment from December 2011, ahead of the opening of the Tokyo Skytree in May 2012. Three trains each were repainted into three different colour schemes, with " miyabi" purple, " iki" light blue, and "sunny coral orange", matching the Tokyo Skytree theme colours, and new "Spacia" logos. Internally, the seats feature new moquette, with blue in the open saloons and brown in the compartments. [6] The first refurbished set re-entered service from 29 December 2011. [7]
| Set No. | Colour scheme | Date refurbished | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | "Deluxe Romance Car" maroon/beige | 29 June 2012 [8] | Reliveried from "iki" blue in December 2021 |
| 102 | "miyabi" purple | 28 March 2012 [9] | |
| 103 | "Nikko Moude Spacia" gold/black | 2 March 2012 [9] | Reliveried from "sunny coral" orange in April 2015 |
| 104 | "sunny coral" orange | 28 September 2012 [10] | |
| 105 | "miyabi" purple | 28 December 2011 [9] | |
| 106 | "Nikko Moude Spacia" gold/black | 25 July 2012 [10] | Reliveried from "sunny coral" orange in July 2015 |
| 107 | "miyabi" purple | 31 May 2012 [8] | |
| 108 | "iki" blue | 27 April 2012 [8] | |
| 109 | Original orange/red | 3 February 2012 [9] | Reliveried from "iki" blue in June 2021 |
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First refurbished set, 105, in "miyabi" purple livery, December 2011
-
"Miyabi" purple Spacia logo
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Refurbished set 109 in "iki" blue livery, February 2012
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"Iki" blue Spacia logo
-
Refurbished set 103 in "sunny coral" orange livery, March 2012
-
"Sunny coral" orange Spacia logo
Special liveries
Nikko Moude Spacia
Set 103 was repainted in a special gold and black livery and branded "Nikko Moude Spacia" (日光詣スペーシア) from April 2015. [11] This was followed in July 2015 by set 106, which was similarly reliveried. [12]
Deluxe Romance Car
In December 2021, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the introduction of the 100 series, set 101 was repainted in a maroon and beige livery inspired by that of the 1720 series sets they replaced. [13]
Classic
Set 109 was repainted in the original 100 series livery from June 2021. [14]
References
- ^ a b c 私鉄車両編成表 2012 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2012]. Japan: JRR. July 2012. p. 45. ISBN 978-4-330-29911-2.
- ^ 日本と世界の鉄道カタログ [Japan and World Railway Catalogue]. Japan: Seibido Publishing. July 1992. ISBN 978-4-415-03262-7.
- ^ a b c ２００６東武鉄道優等車両カタログ [2006 Tobu Railway Express Rolling Stock Catalogue]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine. Vol. 35, no. 264. Japan: Kotsu Shimbun. April 2006. pp. 18–21.
- ^ "東武が新型特急「N100系」導入、ラウンジやカフェカウンターを設置 - 鉄道コム" [Tobu announces new limited express N100 series fleet, installs lounges and cafe counters]. 鉄道コム (in Japanese). 11 November 2021. Archived from the original on 11 November 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- ^ Omori, Taketo (15 July 2023). 【新時代の幕開け！】東武特急「スペーシアX」運行開始！ [(The beginning of a new era!) Tobu limited express "Spacia X" starts operation!]. RM News. Japan: Neko Publishing. Archived from the original on 15 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ^ 東武鉄道100系"スペーシア"リニュアル車 [Refurbished Tobu 100 series "Spacia" sets]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine. Vol. 41, no. 335. Japan: Kotsu Shimbun. March 2012. p. 70.
- ^ 特急スペーシアをリニューアルします！！ [Spacia limited express to be refurbished] (PDF). News Release (in Japanese). Japan: Tobu Railway. 15 December 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 December 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
- ^ a b c 私鉄車両のうごき [Private Rail Rolling Stock Changes]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine. Vol. 41, no. 342. Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun. October 2012. p. 124.
- ^ a b c d 私鉄車両のうごき [Private Rail Rolling Stock Changes]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine. Vol. 41, no. 339. Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun. July 2012. p. 125.
- ^ a b 私鉄車両のうごき [Private Rail Rolling Stock Changes]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine. Vol. 42, no. 345. Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun. January 2013. p. 125.
- ^ 東武鉄道100系「日光詣スペーシア」 [Tobu 100 series "Nikko Moude Spacia"]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 55, no. 651. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. July 2015. p. 109.
- ^ 東武鉄道100系106編成も「日光詣スペーシア」となって出場試運転 [Tobu 100 series set 106 test-run after becoming "Nikko Moude Spacia"]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 17 July 2015. Archived from the original on 17 July 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- ^ 東武鉄道 特急リバイバルカラー車両第3弾 100系「デラックスロマンスカーカラー」‼ [Tobu Railway unveils third phase of limited express scheme revival plan: 100 series in "Deluxe Romance Car" livery!!]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 3 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ^ 東武100系がデビュー当時のカラーリングに [Tobu 100 series in original livery]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 4 June 2021. Archived from the original on 15 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
External links
- Tobu 100 series information (in Japanese)
Tobu Railway trainsets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Commuter | | |
| Express | ||
| Withdrawn types | ||