Class Kiha111/112-200 vehicles are a two-car diesel multiple unit (DMU)
train type developed by JR East from 1993.
Accommodation consists of fixed transverse seating arranged 2+1 abreast,
with longitudinal bench seats at the ends of the cars. The door step level
is reduced to 970mm to decrease the difference in level between the platform
and the door step of the train. Kiha111/112-200 feature regular sliding
doors in place of plug doors. Kiha111/112-200 vehicles consist of Kiha111-200
with a toilet, and Kiha112-200 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.
Kiha111/112-200 vehicles are equipped with a prime mover, DMF14HZA, rated
at 450PS and are equipped with multi-plate wet clutch hydraulic transmission
gears, DW14B in order to achieve high service speed and high acceleration
performance.
The air conditioner is AU26J-B driven by a prime mover.
Class Kiha111/112-200 vehicles are now used on the rural services of the
Banetsu West, Banestu East, Ishinomaki, Rikuu East, Rikuu West, Kesennuma,
Hachikou and Tadami lines. |
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