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KiHa 187 series

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KiHa 187 series
Kiha 187 series train
A KiHa 187-10 series train on a Super Oki service
In service2001–present
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo, Niigata Tekkō
ReplacedKiHa 181
Constructed2001-2003
Entered service7 July 2001
Number built26 vehicles
Number in service26 vehicles
Formation2 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers1–7, 11–12, 51–54
Capacity118
112 (KiHa 187-500 series)
OperatorsJR West
DepotsGotō
Lines servedSanin Main Line, Yamaguchi Line, Sanyō Main Line, Chizu Express Chizu Line, Inbi Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Train length21,300 mm (69 ft 11 in)
Width2,845 mm (9 ft 4.0 in)
Height3,470 mm (11 ft 5 in)
DoorsOne per side
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Prime mover(s)SA6D140H (x2 per car)
Power output450 hp (at 2,100 rpm) per engine
TransmissionHydraulic
Acceleration2.0 km/(h⋅s) (1.2 mph/s)
Deceleration3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s) (service)
4.2 km/(h⋅s) (2.6 mph/s) (emergency)
BogiesWDT61[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 gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The KiHa 187 series (Japanese: キハ187系, romanizedKiha-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

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KiHa 187-0/10 series

KiHa 187-500 series

Formation

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Each set consists of two cars.[2]

Car No. 1 2
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

References

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  1. ^ "WDT61 / JR西日本キハ187系" [WDT61 / JR West Kiha 187 series]. rail.hobidas.com (in Japanese). Neko Publishing. 29 January 2010. Archived from the original on 3 June 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  2. ^ 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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