Product Description
Kiha 54 Series 500 General Diesel Car, Finished Product
Starting in 1986, the Kiha 54 Series 500s were manufactured to replace the aging general-purpose diesel railcars in the Hokkaido region, with specifications for extremely cold regions. Cars 501-526 were general-purpose, while cars 527-529 were express-purpose, with a total of 29 cars newly manufactured in the latter years of the JNR era. Taking into account the regional characteristics, the driving engine was a powerful type equipped with two engines, with the aim of operating with one car during snowfall. This resulted in a significant improvement in acceleration performance compared to conventional cars. In addition, the structure is designed to allow the installation of equipment for one-man operation in preparation for future one-man operation.
U-TRAINS will manufacture trains based on the original specifications from the JNR era (DT22 bogies/original underfloor equipment), the one-man specification after the takeover by JR (after bogies and underfloor equipment were updated/N-DT56 bogies), and the current specifications after the body strengthening work carried out from around 2008.
To express the complex stainless steel paintwork of the Kiha 54 series 500, the sloping passenger windows are produced from pressed material, painted individually, and then fitted in. To express the stainless steel of the crew doors, passenger doors, etc., separate stainless steel parts are attached.
We will also be manufacturing a new dedicated bogie, N-DT56, specifically for our Kiha 54 series.
This time, we plan to reproduce the charm of the Kiha 54 as faithfully as possible and create a product that will satisfy everyone.
The sales price per completed car is expected to be around 200,000 yen.
[C-TYPE body reinforcement work current specifications]
In March 2007, Kiha 54-520 was involved in a railroad crossing accident on the Sekihoku Line, resulting in extensive damage to the front end of the Kiha 54. As a result, front reinforcement work was carried out on all Kiha 54-500 series cars from 2007 onwards.
Reinforcements have been installed above the passenger doors from the front to the side of the car, and it is still in service in that form today.
[Product Specifications]
Power unit: Both bogies are driven by Katsumi ACE gears and Citizen Micro motors.
A new dedicated trolley, N-DT56, will be manufactured.
The interior lighting uses an original U-TRAINS LED board system, and is equipped with a capacitor function to prevent flickering while driving.
The vehicle number, inspection markings, manufacturing nameplate, wipers, etc. of the Kiha 54 series 500 will be attached to the product before shipping. Please select the product type and vehicle number.
*The currently displayed price is Hobby Search's own estimated price. It will be revised as soon as the official price announced by the manufacturer is confirmed.
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- U-Trains KIHA54-500 Series
Product Specifications
- Item code
- DC54-500 C-2 529
Purchase Information
This item is limited to 10 per household.