Keikyu drivers reminisce about the (old) 1000 series

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A Kanagawa Shinbun clip from 2010:

 

The first driver profiled, Mr. Shigematsu has some interesting comments:

- due to the 1000 series being an all M (motor car) consist, it had high acceleration, being able to outrun rival JR types on a parallel line even after leaving the same start point later

-on all service types- local, express, and kaitoku, the 1000 series could be relied on to get the job done.  It was a very stable-handling design, inspiring confidence.

-the cab design allowed all controls and switches to be within easy reach.  When Mr, Shigematsu began his career as a driver, Keikyu still had pre-war stock in operation- the 1000 series was state of the art at the time. If he got the 1000 series on a run, he was relieved due to its ease of operation.

 

 

Short clip of 1000 series operation on the Daishi Line:

[Kabutoni]

This is highly relevant to my interests. A truly legendary train in Japanese railway history (or at least in Kanto oriented railway history), setting new standards for speed and efficiency. Not unsurprising these trains still run at Kotoden and were also popular as leasing objects (Chiba Express, Hokuso and Keisei).