tzu-chiang emu300 was a fleet of eight sets (24 cars), including driving motor coach (with guard's office) 50emc300, transformer power coach 45ep300, and driving motor coach 50em300. during 1988, most of the carbody and electrical equipment were completed and shipped to taiwan for testing. however, after delivering the last set of the order (emu308), socimi unexpectedly declared bankruptcy and ceased operations. this resulted in an immediate parts shortage, therefore almost as soon as delivered, emu308 was sacrificed to provide parts (termed a 'christmas tree').