Since the Nanao line was electrified in 1991, suburban trains, which were
compatible with DC supply and AC supply, were required in order to use
on local services. They were remodeled by transplanting the AC apparatus
of 485 series used on "Kitakinki" inter-city services travelling on only the
DC supply onto surplus 113 series, which were displaced with 221 series. 485 series which AC apparatus were removed from were incorporated into
183 series and classified into -800 sub-series. 183-800 series were converted
from various sub-series of 485 series. Vehicles converted from 485-0 series
are equipped with AU12 air conditioners, which original 183 series are
not equipped with. Some end cars converted from kuha481-800 are equipped
with the pass-through door in front of the body.
All seats are adjustable reclining. 1st class vehicles have 2+2 abreast
seating and seat pitch is 1160mm and standard class vehicles have 2+2 abreast
seating and seat pitch is 910mm such as 485 series.
When the Sanin line was electrified in 1996, additional 183 series were remodeled from surplus 485 series, which were displaced with 681 series. These 183 series were outshopped in JR West livery. Accommodation of 1st class was refurbished with new seats such as 281 series. |
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