495 series

The 495 series was a Japanese non-revenue dual-voltage electric multiple unit operated by the Japanese National Railways from 1966 to 1987 for inspection purposes.
==History==
The 493 series set was designed as a vehicle which could inspect overhead lines on the JNR network. A single set was built by Hitachi in 1966 for use around the central regions of Japan. It was initially located at Katsuta Depot but was later moved to Mukomachi Depot.
The set was rebuilt in 1987 to become the 193-50 series set; its dual-voltage equipment was removed during the conversion as there was no AC equipment on JNR's mainlines in the central region of Japan. Ownership of the set would be assumed by JR Central after the JNR's privatization and division, with the set retired in January 1998 with the introduction of the KiYa 95 series set and scrapped. 
==Design==
The 495 series set featured a squared-off design.
The set is painted in brown with cream accents.
==Specifications==
Construction was of steel.
==References==
Category:Electric trainsets
Category:JR Group trains
Category:Hitachi locomotives