145 series

145 series
KuMoYa 145-1009 in September 2023
Technical specifications
Manufacturer(s)	JNR's Hatabu Works, JNR's Hiroshima Works, JNR's Nagano Works, JNR's Takatori Works
Type of locomotive	Electric multiple unit
Constructed	1980 – 2010
Number built	80 cars
Dimensions	17,000 mm × 2,800 mm × 4,100 mm
Gauge	3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm)
Power supply	Pantograph
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC
Traction system	Resistor control
Service information
In service	August 1980 – Present
Formation	Single car
Number in service	16 cars
Fleet numbers	KuMoRu 145-1 – KuMoRu 145-13, KuRu 144-1 – KuRu 144-16, KuMoRu 145-1014 – KuMoRu 145-1016, KuMoYa 145-2, KuMoYa 145-101, KuMoYa 145-107, KuMoYa 145-110 – KuMoYa 145-122, KuMoYa 145-125, KuMoYa 145-601 – KuMoYa 145-602, KuMoYa 145-1001, KuMoYa 145-1003 – KuMoYa 145-1004, KuMoYa 145-1006, KuMoYa 145-1009, KuMoYa 145-1051 – KuMoYa 145-1052, KuMoYa 145-1102 – KuMoYa 145-1105, KuMoYa 145-1109, KuMoYa 145-1123 – KuMoYa 145-1124, KuMoYa 145-1126, KuMoYa 145-1201
Preservation information
Preserved	N/A
Number scrapped	64 cars

The 145 series is a Japanese electric tractor unit operated by the Japanese National Railways and its various successor companies since August 1980.

History

The various 145 series cars were rebuilt from 101 series cars which were deemed to have been made surplus at various JNR factories.

The two cars used by JR Central were converted into 123 series cars; the cars were retired in 2007 and scrapped in 2008. Many were retired in the 2010s and early 2020s or rebuilt and refurbished.

As of 2023 JR West remains the only operator of the 143 series cars.

Design

The 145 series cars resembled the older 143 series tractor units.

Specifications

Construction is of steel.