187 series

The 187 series was to be a Japanese limited express electric multiple unit. Designed in 1985 by JNR as a train to complement the 183 and 189 series, plans to build the 187 series ultimately fell through and as such, none were actually produced.
==History==
The 187 series was initially conceived by the JNR in 1985 to be a train that could cope with the 66.7‰ (1 in 15) gradients of the Usui Pass unassisted, in addition to reducing traveling times. However, once it was found that the same effect could be achieved by simply speeding up the 189 series trains, any production plans for the 187 series were scrapped.
==Design==
The 187 series, at least from the drawings, has a somewhat similar body style to the 185 series cars introduced in 1981.
==Specifications==
Construction was to be of steel. The train was to use bogies and other equipment from 113 series cars which were close to their life expiration.
==References==
Category:JR Group trains
Category:Electric trainsets
Category:Unbuilt locomotives
Category:Japan