KiHa 187 series
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KiHa 187 series | |
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![]() A KiHa 187-500 series train on a Super Inaba service | |
In service | 2001–present |
Manufacturer | Nippon Sharyo, Niigata Tekkō |
Replaced | KiHa 181 |
Constructed | 2001-2003 |
Entered service | 7 July 2001 |
Number built | 26 vehicles |
Number in service | 26 vehicles |
Formation | 2 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | 1 – 7, 11 – 12, 51 – 54 |
Capacity | 118 112 (KiHa 187-500 series) |
Operator(s) | JR West |
Depot(s) | Gotō |
Line(s) served | Sanin Main Line, Yamaguchi Line, Sanyō Main Line, Chizu Express Chizu Line, Inbi Line |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Stainless steel |
Train length | 20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) |
Width | 2,845 mm (9 ft 4.0 in) |
Height | 3,470 mm (11 ft 5 in) |
Doors | One per side |
Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Prime mover(s) | SA6D140H (x2 per car) |
Power output | 450 hp (at 2,100 rpm) per engine |
Transmission | Hydraulic |
Acceleration | 2.0 km/h/s |
Deceleration | 3.5 km/h/s (service), 4.2 km/h/s (emergency) |
Bogies | WDT61[1] WDT61A (KiHa 187-10/500 series) |
Braking system(s) | Engine brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes |
Safety system(s) | ATS-SW ATS-P (KiHa 187-500 series) |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The KiHa 187 series (キハ187系, Kiha-187-kei) is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) on Super Oki, Super Matsukaze and Super Inaba limited express services.
Operations[]
KiHa 187-0/10 series
KiHa 187-500 series
Formation[]
Each set consists of two cars.[2]
Car No. | 1 | 2 |
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Designation | Mc2 | Mc1 |
Numbering | KiHa 187-1000/1010 | KiHa 187-0/10 |
Seating capacity | 60 | 58 |
Designation | Mc3 | Mc1' |
Numbering | KiHa 187-1500 | KiHa 187-500 |
Seating capacity | 56 | 56 |
Interior
References[]
- ^ "WDT61 / JR西日本キハ187系" [WDT61 / JR West Kiha 187 series]. rail.hobidas.com (in Japanese). Neko Publishing. January 29, 2010. Archived from the original on June 3, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ Harris, Ken, ed. (2005). Jane's World Railways 2005-2006 (47th ed.). Jane's Information Group. p. 283. ISBN 0 7106 2710 6.
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