| Class 961 | |
|---|---|
 Class 961 at Sendai Shinkansen Depot in 1987 | |
| In service | 1973–1981 |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Nippon Sharyo |
| Constructed | 1973 |
| Number built | 6 vehicles |
| Number preserved | 2 vehicles |
| Number scrapped | 4 vehicles |
| Formation | 6 cars |
| Fleet numbers | S3 |
| Operators | JNR |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium alloy |
| Car length | 25,000 mm (82 ft 0 in)[1] |
| Width | 3,380 mm (11 ft 1 in) |
| Height | 4,490 mm (14 ft 9 in) |
| Doors | 2 sliding doors per side |
| Maximum speed | 260 km/h (160 mph) (nominal) |
| Traction system | MT920 |
| Power output | 6.6 MW (8,900 hp) (275 kW or 369 hp per motor) |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV AC, 50/60 Hz overhead catenary |
| Current collector(s) | PS9013 pantograph[2] |
| Bogies | DT9013 |
| Safety system(s) | ATC/ATO |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
The Class 961 (961形) was a 6-car experimental Japanese Shinkansen train operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR) between 1973 and 1981.[1]