| Class 1000 | |
|---|---|
 Class 1000 Shinkansen set A | |
| In service | 1962–1976 |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi, Kawasaki Sharyo, Kisha Seizo, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo |
| Constructed | 1961–1962 |
| Scrapped | 1975–1976 |
| Number built | 6 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Number preserved | 0 |
| Formation | 2/4 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | A/B sets |
| Operators | JNR |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length | 25,000 mm (82 ft 0 in)[1] |
| Width | 3,380 mm (11 ft 1 in) |
| Doors | 2 externally opening sliding doors per side |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV AC, 60 Hz Overhead catenary |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Class 1000 (1000形) was the classification given to the two prototype Japanese Shinkansen trains built for high-speed testing ahead of the opening of the Tōkaidō Shinkansen in 1964.[1]