Kominato Railway KiHa 200 series
The Kominato Railway KiHa 200 series (小湊鐵道キハ200形, Kominato Tetsudō KiHa 200-gata) is a single-car diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by the third-sector railway operator Kominato Railway on the 39.1 km (24.3 mi) Kominato Line between Goi and Kazusa-Nakano in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, since 1962. As of 1 April 2016, all 14 of the Kiha 200 series cars built are in service.
| Kominato Railway KiHa 200 series | |
|---|---|
 A pair of KiHa 200 series cars in August 2009 | |
| In service | 1962– |
| Built at | Nippon Sharyo |
| Constructed | 1961–1977 |
| Number built | 14 vehicles |
| Number in service | 14 vehicles (as of 1 April 2016) |
| Formation | Single-car units |
| Fleet numbers | KiHa 201–214 |
| Capacity | 160 passengers |
| Operator(s) | Kominato Railway |
| Depot(s) | Goi |
| Line(s) served | Kominato Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) |
| Width | 2,903 mm (9 ft 6.3 in) |
| Height | 3,880 mm (12 ft 9 in) |
| Doors | Two per side |
| Prime mover(s) | DMH17c |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
History
14 KiHa 200 series cars were built between 1961 and 1977.[1] The first cars entered service in January 1962.[2]
Individual build histories
The individual car build histories of the fleet are as follows.[2]
| Car No. | Date built | Manufacturer | Service entry date |
|---|---|---|---|
| KiHa 201 | December 1961 | Nippon Sharyo | January 1962 |
| KiHa 202 | December 1961 | Nippon Sharyo | January 1962 |
| KiHa 203 | April 1963 | Nippon Sharyo | April 1963 |
| KiHa 204 | April 1963 | Nippon Sharyo | April 1963 |
| KiHa 205 | January 1964 | Nippon Sharyo | April 1964 |
| KiHa 206 | January 1964 | Nippon Sharyo | April 1964 |
| KiHa 207 | December 1970 | Nippon Sharyo | December 1970 |
| KiHa 208 | December 1970 | Nippon Sharyo | December 1970 |
| KiHa 209 | December 1970 | Nippon Sharyo | December 1970 |
| KiHa 210 | December 1970 | Nippon Sharyo | December 1970 |
| KiHa 211 | March 1975 | Nippon Sharyo | March 1975 |
| KiHa 212 | March 1975 | Nippon Sharyo | March 1975 |
| KiHa 213 | September 1977 | Nippon Sharyo | October 1977 |
| KiHa 214 | September 1977 | Nippon Sharyo | October 1977 |
Fleet status
As of 1 April 2016, all 14 Kiha 200 series cars are in service, based at the line's Goi Depot.[3] All cars except 209 and 210 are air-conditioned.[3]
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References
- Takai, Kunpei (30 June 2014). Morokawa, Hisashi; Hattori, Akihiro (eds.). 全国私鉄超決定版電車・機関車・気動車1700 全国私鉄超決定版 電車・機関車・気動車1700 [Nationwide Private Railway Ultimate Edition: 1700 EMUs, Locomotives, and DMUs] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Sekaibunka-sha. p. 82. ISBN 978-4-418-14219-4.
- 小湊鐵道の車両概要一覧表 [Kominato Railway rolling stock list]. Official website (in Japanese). Japan: Kominato Railway. Archived from the original on 27 January 2017. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
- 私鉄車両編成表 2016 私鉄車両編成表 2016 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2016] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 25 July 2016. p. 22. ISBN 978-4-330-70116-5.
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