Hankyu 1100 series


The Hankyu 1100 series was a commuter electric multiple unit train type operated by the private railway operator Hankyu Corporation on the Hankyu Takarazuka Main Line from 1956 until 1989.

Build details

1st batch

As with the similar Kobe Line 1010 series sets, the 1100 series sets were built from 1956 onward, consisting of two-car sets formed of one motored car and one non-powered trailer car, with cars numbered 1100 to 1103 and 1150 to 1153.

2nd batch

The second batch appeared in 1957, consisting of eight cars, numbered 1104 to 1107 and 1154 to 1157.

3rd batch

The third batch appeared in 1958, consisting of eight cars, numbered 1108 to 1111 and 1158 to 1161. These sets differed from earlier batches in having three doors per side instead of the earlier two.

4th batch

The fourth batch appeared in 1959, consisting of twelve cars, numbered 1112 to 1115, 1162 to 1165, and 1140 to 1143. These all had three doors per side.

5th batch

The fifth batch appeared in 1960, consisting of a further five driving motor trailer cars, numbered 1144 to 1148. These cars had three doors per side.

6th batch

The sixth batch appeared in 1961, consisting of six driving trailer cars, numbered 1190 to 1195.

Later developments

Some of the 1100 series cars were retrofitted with roof-mounted air-conditioning between 1976 and 1977.

Withdrawal and resale

The 1100 series cars were withdrawn between 1984 and 1991. One four-car set was sold to the Nose Electric Railway, classified as 1000 series.