Tokyu 7200 series

The Tokyu 7200 series is a Japanese city commuter electric multiple unit operated by the Tokyu Corporation from March 1967 to November 2000.
==History==
The 7200 series sets were designed as a train optimized for use on the shorter lines; the sets were based on the 7000 series sets but featured reduced power as the use of 7000 series sets would lead higher maintenance costs and excess power wastage which would ultimately be disadvantageous. From 1967 to 1972 a total of 53 cars were built and would mainly be used on the Den-en-Toshi, Mekama (now part of the Meguro Line) and Ikegami Lines.
Retirements began in 1987 with nine cars converted into three three-car 7600 series sets and fitted with variable frequency drives. Both aluminum-bodied cars were subsequently converted into track inspection cars. In their later years the sets were used on the Ikegami and Mekama Lines; in their final years all sets were operated on the Mekama Line. The sets were retired from regular service on 14 August 2000 and were fully retired on 12 November the same year.
After their retirements, all 42 unmodified cars were transferred to other railroads; Ueda Kotsu received ten cars, the Toyohashi Railroad received thirty cars and the Towada Kankō Railway received two cars.
==Design==
The 7200 series cars use a contemporary design featuring a raked front and bottom-mounted headlights. The front featured a "diamond cut" design as described by Tokyu.
==Specifications==
Construction of the cars is of stainless steel; two of the cars were manufactured out of aluminum. The trains used resistor-controlled traction systems.
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