Kiha111/112-100 series are a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type for ordinary services developed by JR East from 1991.
Accommodation consists of fixed transverse seating arranged 2+1 abreast,
with longitudinal bench seats at the ends of the cars. Passengers can open
or close plug doors manually by pushing buttons. They discontinue to employ
pipe-style front-end skirts employed by class Kiha111/112-0. Class Kiha111-100
is a 2-car unit with a toilet, and Class Kiha112-100 is a 2-car unit without
a toilet.
Lightweight bolster-less bogies, DT58A/TR242, are adopted. Motored bogies,
DT58A, adopt 2-axle drive. The brake system is the electric command brake.
Class Kiha111/112-100 vehicles are equipped with a prime mover, DMF14HZA,
rated at 420PS and are equipped with multi-plate wet clutch hydraulic transmission
gears, DW14A-B in order to achieve high service speed and high acceleration
performance.
The air conditioner is AU26J-B driven by a prime mover.
Class Kiha111/112-100 vehicles are now used on the rural services of the
Yamada, Kamaishi, Ishinomaki, Rikuu East, Rikuu West, Banestu East, Kesennuma
and Koumi lines. |
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