419 series

419 series
419 series trains at Fukui station, showing the differing cab end designs, April 2008
In service1985–2011
ManufacturerJNR
Constructed1967-1972 (as 583 series)
Refurbished1985 (converted from 583 series)
Scrapped2006–2012
Number built45 vehicles (15 sets)
Number in serviceNone
Number preservedNone
Formation3 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersD01-D15
OperatorsJNR (1985–1987)
JR-West (1987–2011)
DepotsFukui
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in)
Width2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Doors2 per side
Maximum speed100 km/h (60 mph)
Traction systemResistor control
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC / 20 kV AC (50/60 Hz)
Current collector(s)overhead catenary
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 419 series (419系, 419-kei) was an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in 1985 by Japanese National Railways (JNR), and later operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) on local services along the Japan Sea coast of Japan until March 2011. They were converted from former 583 series sleeping car EMUs in the 1980s.