Shinkansen 0 series 'Bullet Train' Profile and Models

Shinkansen 0 series 'Bullet Train'

Set R67 at Higashi-Hiroshima in April 2008. ©Nadate

The Shinkansen 0 series was one of the world’s first ‘true’ high speed trains, built to run on Japan’s newly built Tokaido high-speed line in the 1960s. As time went on, they also ran on other lines such as the San’yo Shinkansen and the Hakata line, in a variety of formations - with trains comprising anything from 4 to 16 coaches in length. The trains featured a distinctive front end which, in combination with their high speed, earned them the “Bullet Train” moniker. Following retirement from regular service, JR ran a number of commemorative ‘Hikari’ tours in 2008, marking the end of 44 years in service for the class. Many vehicles are preserved, including a driving car at the UK’s National Railway Museum.

(Information via Wikipedia)

Type of Unit

Overhead Electric Unit (25kV AC)

Builder

Hitachi
Kawasaki Sharyo
Kinki Sharyo
Kisha
Nippon Sharyo
Tokyu Car Corporation

Build Dates

1964 to 1986

Total Built

3,216 Individual Vehicles

Power Output

15,880 hp

Top Speed

137mph

Passenger Capacity

368 to 1,340

Operated By

JNR
JR Central
JR West

Main Duties

Express Passenger

In Service Until

2008

Surviving Examples

27 Vehicles

 

Products awaiting categorisation

Scale Brand Image Construction Type DCC Capability Product Code Product Title Livery
Other Scale Yonezawa Toys No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Not set SERIES0
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Series 0 shinkansen Driving car Diecast model (Static model does not run) Awaiting Categorisation
Z Gauge Atlas Editions 7165109 Shinkansen 3-car set - static model RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Not set 7165109
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Shinkansen 3-car set - static model Awaiting Categorisation