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The Fujikyu 8500 series (富士急行8500系, Fuji Kyūkō 8000-kei) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train operated by the private railway operator Fuji Kyuko (Fujikyu) on Fujisan View Express (富士山ビュー特急, Fujisan Byū Tokkyū) limited-stop services on the Fujikyuko Line in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, since 23 April 2016.[1]
| Fujikyu 8500 series | |
|---|---|
 The 8500 series train in January 2018 | |
| In service | April 2016 – present |
| Replaced | 2000 series |
| Entered service | 23 April 2016 |
| Number in service | 3 cars (1 set) |
| Formation | 3 cars per set |
| Operators | Fujikyu |
| Lines served | Fujikyuko Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length | 21,000 mm (68 ft 11 in) (end cars) 19,500 mm (64 ft 0 in) (intermediate car) |
| Width | 2,890 mm (9 ft 6 in) |
| Height | 3,940 mm (12 ft 11 in) |
| Floor height | 1,180 mm (3 ft 10 in) |
| Doors | 1 per side |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead wire |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The three-car train was converted from the former 371 series seven-car EMU operated by JR Central from 1991 until November 2014.[1][2] The design of the rebuilt train was overseen by industrial designer Eiji Mitooka.[1]
The 8500 series train operates on Fujisan View Express limited-stop services on the 26.6 km (16.5 mi) Fujikyuko Line in Yamanashi Prefecture, which runs between Ōtsuki and Kawaguchiko.
The sole three-car set is formed as shown below, with two motored cars and one non-powered trailer car, and car 1 at the Fujisan end.[1]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tsc1 | Ms | Msc |
| Numbering | KuRo 8551 | MoHa 8601 | KuMoHa 8501 |
| Weight (t) | 36.8 | 39.5 | 41.0 |
| Capacity (total/seated) | 26/26 | 92/57 | 88/60 |
- KuRo 8551 was converted from former KuMoHa 371-1, MoHa 8601 was converted from former MoHa 370-101, and KuMoHa 8501 was converted from former KuMoHa 371-101.[1]
- Cars 1 and 3 are each fitted with an FPS33E single-arm pantograph.[1]
Car 1 has an observation lounge area with 2+1 abreast seating bays and some loose seating.[1] Cars 2 and 3 have rotating unidirectional reclining seating arranged 2+2 abreast with a seat pitch of 1,000 mm (39 in).[1] Car 2 has a wheelchair-accessible seating area and a universal access toilet.[1]
Inside the cab in November 2021
The interior of car 1 in June 2016
The lounge area in car 1
The interior of car 2 in November 2021
The interior of car 3 in November 2021
Interior near the deck and toilet in November 2021
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Fuji Kyuko announced in December 2014 that it planned to purchase the 371 series trainset from JR Central, and reform it as a three-car set for use during fiscal 2015.[2] The withdrawn 371 series train was moved from Shizuoka to JR East's Nagano Works for rebuilding work in March 2015.[3]
The train entered service on Fujisan View Express limited-stop services from 23 April 2016.[4]
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