EMU Kintetsu 23000 series, Ise-Shima Liner, stands at Nagoya station
Kintetsu has various kinds of limited express trains. They are Shimakaze (EMU 50000 series), Urban Liner (EMU 21000 series), Vista-EX (EMU 30000 series), ACE (EMU 22000 and 22600 series), Blue Symphony (EMU 16200 series) and so on. I am going to show you the other model today.
Ise-Shima Liner (EMU 23000 series) is a reputable limited express train on the Kintetsu lines. It was commissioned in 1994 for tourists from Osaka and Nagoya to the Ise-Shima resort area in Mie Prefecture. A total of 6 sets, 36 units were built by Kinki Sharyo. The 23000 series was developed as a train for group tours to the resort area. It has a salon car with semi-compartments for group passengers and a deluxe car with luxurious seats. The design of the 23000 series is unique since it has a sharp streamlined face. There are two types of body colors. One is yellow and another is red. With regard to the technical specifications, the 23000 series consists of four motorcars and two trailers (4M2T). The gauge size is 1,435 millimeters and the electric system is 1,500 V DC overhead. The electric control system is GTO-VVVF inverter (variable frequency drive) manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
My favorite spot on the 23000 series is an observation room where the passengers can enjoy the view ahead through the cockpit. It is a must-see attraction for rail-fans. I am going to show you several photos of the other Kintetsu trains taken from this spot in the next post.
Ise-Shima Liner (EMU 23000 series) is a reputable limited express train on the Kintetsu lines. It was commissioned in 1994 for tourists from Osaka and Nagoya to the Ise-Shima resort area in Mie Prefecture. A total of 6 sets, 36 units were built by Kinki Sharyo. The 23000 series was developed as a train for group tours to the resort area. It has a salon car with semi-compartments for group passengers and a deluxe car with luxurious seats. The design of the 23000 series is unique since it has a sharp streamlined face. There are two types of body colors. One is yellow and another is red. With regard to the technical specifications, the 23000 series consists of four motorcars and two trailers (4M2T). The gauge size is 1,435 millimeters and the electric system is 1,500 V DC overhead. The electric control system is GTO-VVVF inverter (variable frequency drive) manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
My favorite spot on the 23000 series is an observation room where the passengers can enjoy the view ahead through the cockpit. It is a must-see attraction for rail-fans. I am going to show you several photos of the other Kintetsu trains taken from this spot in the next post.
Obervation room of the EMU Kintetsu 23000 series, Ise-Shima Liner
Official information about Kintetsu's limited express trains:
Official information about Kintetsu Ise-Shima Liner (in Japanese):