List of preserved vehicles

Introduction to preserved vehicles

The No. 5 Steam Locomotive & No. 6 Steam Locomotive (Steam Locomotive B1model, No. 5)

  • The first steam locomotives ran when the Tobu railway opened. The No. 5 has been restored to the condition it was in when the railway was founded.
Year of manufacture 1898
Manufacturer Beyer, Peacock & Company (UK)
Maximum dimensions (body length × width × height) 14217 x 2308 x 3658 mm
Decommissioned October 1965

The DeHa 1 Class No. 5 Electric Train

  • The DeHa 1 Class No. 5 Electric Train
  • This electric train made its first journey on the Tobu Railway. This rare wooden train boasts both a cab and clerestory roof.
Year of manufacture 1924
Manufacturer Nippon Sharyo, Ltd., Tokyo branch
Maximum dimensions (body length × width × height) 16129 x 2734 x 4059 mm
Decommissioned 1981

The Model ED101, No. 101

  • The Model ED101, No. 101
  • This was Tobu Railway's first electric locomotive. Aside from hitching to freight, this also pulled passenger cars for group use.
Year of manufacture 1928
Manufacturer English Electric Company
Maximum dimensions (body length × width × height) 10900 x 2610 x 3945 mm

The Model ED 5015 Electric Locomotive

  • The Model ED 5015 Electric Locomotive
  • Of the 43 electric locomotives registered to Tobu Railway, 14 were of this model, which became the standard form used by Tobu.
Year of manufacture March 1959
Manufacturer Hitachi Ltd. Mito Factory
Maximum dimensions (body length × width × height) 12000 x 2740 × 3995 mm
Decommissioned September 1984

The Nikko Tramway No. 203

  • The Nikko Tramway No. 203
  • Commencing in 1910, the Nikko Tramway operated until 1968 carrying tourists, freight, and local travellers around Japan’s world-famous tourist destination, Nikko.
Year of manufacture April 1954
Manufacturer Kisha Seizo Co., Ltd.
Maximum dimensions (body length × width × height) 18550 x 2200 x 3702 mm
Decommissioned February 25, 1968

The 1720 series Deluxe Romance Car

  • The 1720 series Deluxe Romance Car
  • Known for outstanding comfort, this all-electric train boasted Japan's first salon carriage, and ran as a limited express service from Asakusa (Tokyo) to Nikko and Kinugawa-Onsen.
Year of manufacture September 1960
Manufacturer Naniwa Koki Co.,Ltd.
Maximum dimensions (body length × width × height) 21400 x 2850 x 4065 mm
Decommissioned August 31, 1991

The Cab-over Type Bus

  • This valuable vehicle, with the bus driver’s cab installed next to the engine, is typical of the final stage of gasoline-powered route buses.
Year of manufacture 1951
Manufacturer Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (engine from Nissan)
Maximum dimensions (body length × width × height) 7400 x 2200 x 2800 mm
Decommissioned The late 1960s

The Model 5700, No. 5701 Train

  • The Model 5700, No. 5701 Train (front section)
  • The first limited express train manufactured after World War II. Restored with original ornamental metallic streamlined face.
Year of manufacture 1951
Manufacturer Kisha Seizo, Tokyo factory
Maximum dimensions(body length × width × height) 18700 × 2840 × 4160 mm

The Toki Model 1 Freight Carriage

  • The Toki Model 1 Freight Carriage
  • With 222 cars registered to Tobu Railway, this was Tobu’s most numerous open wagon (Cut into thirds for remodeling).

Bogie of The Shimotsuke Electric Railway DeHa No. 103

  • Bogie of The Shimotsuke Electric Railway DeHa No. 103
  • Operated by Shimotsuke Electric Railway (which merged with Tobu Railway in 1943 to become the current Kinugawa line). This is a valuable bogie.
Year of manufacture 1925
Manufacturer Japan, Amemiya Factory
Decommissioned 1999 (Choshi Electric Railway)

Akechidaira Ropeway Gondola

  • The Akechidaira Ropeway Gondola
  • The Akechidaira Ropeway (opened by Tobu Railway in 1933) is a popular spot for enjoying the spectacular scenery of Nikko.
Year of manufacture 1950
Manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries Rolling Stock Co.
Decommissioned 2001

The 5700 Series, No. 5703 (front section)

  • The 5700 Series, No. 5703 (front section)
  • Manufactured with a semi-streamlined penetrating front section
Year of manufacture 1953
Manufacturer Japan, Naniwa Koki Co.,Ltd.
Decommissioned 1991

Tobu Museum preserved trains in oparating condition: The 8000 Series, No. 8111 Train

  • For 20 years starting from 1963, 712 of these 8000 Series trains were manufactured by Tobu Railway. Preserved by Tobu Museum in operating condition, this valuable trains retains its original factory configuration, and is operated during special events and for groups.
Year of manufacture November 1963
8111, 8211, 8311, 8411
January 1972
8711, 8811
Manufacturer Nippon Sharyo, Tokyo Branch
8111, 8211, 8311, 8411
Fuji Heavy Industries
8711, 8811
20000 × 2850 × 4200㎜
Preservation in operating condition 2012

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