Class 962 Shinkansen

Class 962
The set circa 1980s
Technical specifications
Manufacturer(s)	Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Nippon Sharyo
Type of locomotive	Electric multiple unit
Constructed	1979
Number built	6 cars (1 set)
Dimensions	984 in (25,000 mm) × 133 in (3,380 mm) × Unknown
Gauge	4 ft 8½ in (1,435 mm)
Power supply	Pantograph
Electric system(s)	25 kV AC (50/60 Hz)
Traction system	Thyristor drive
Service information
In service	22 February 1979 – January 1983
Formation	6 cars per set
Number in service	None
Fleet numbers	None
Preservation information
Preserved	None
Number scrapped	None

Class 962 Shinkansen was the designation given to an experimental high-speed electric multiple unit operated by the Japanese National Railways from February 1979 to January 1983. The set was used as the prototype for the 200 Series Shinkansen trains to be introduced on the line.

History

The lone Class 962 set was constructed in 1979 and was tested on the "Oyama Test Track" from 22 February 1979; its role as a test train ended in June 1980 on said track. After testing ended at the "Oyama Test Track", the set was then tested on the Jōetsu Shinkansen prior to its opening.

The set was converted to Class 925 "Doctor Yellow" track inspection set S2 starting from January 1983.

Specifications

The Class 962 looked very similar to the Class 961 Shinkansen, but with extra snow proofing measures; all six cars featured motors.

All cars except car 962-5 and 962-6 had actual interior configurations based on 0 Series or 200 Series Shinkansen seating. Cars 962-5 and 962-6 were used exclusively for equipment. Bogie and diaphragm shrouds were added to mitigate noise pollution issues, as with the Class 961 sets.

References

• Wikipedia.org