Japanese National Railways (JNR) developed DMU Kiha35 series, which were
aimed at relieving overcrowding on the Kansai line commuter services into
Minato-machi, Osaka. They entered service in 1961.
The accommodation is long seating and their bodies are equipped with 3
doors on each side of the vehicles. They incorporated a step at the doorway
because they run on the lines of which platforms are low. It prevents under-frame
notched by doorway steps from strength-poverty, that Kiha35 series vehicles
adopt hanging doors. For the safety when doors open or close, open dimensions
of windows beside the side doors are smaller than other windows.
Only Kiha35 vehicles are equipped with the toilet room.
Standard bogies DT22C/TR51B for diesel multiple unit (DMU) vehicles are
adopted. They have a DMH17H diesel engine rated at 180PS and a hydraulic
transmission TC2A/DF115A
Kiha35 series vehicles are;
Kiha30 for single car unit without the toilet,
Kiha35 for 2-car unit with the toilet,
Kiha36 for 2-car unit without the toilet.
Kiha35 series vehicles delivered for cold distinct had heavy protection
against coldness. They were classified into -500 sub-classs.
Some Kiha35 vehicles classified into -900 sub-class were made by stainless
steel. They were built by Tokyu car corporation under the license of The
Budd Company, USA.
Kiha35 series vehicles were delivered Kansai line and other lines. Headlamp were changed into two seald beam lamps afterward.
Since Kiha35 series were built for commuter use, they were inappropriate
for use of rural lines or cold distinct. Superannuated vehicles were gradually
withdrawn. Now 3 vehicles of Kiha30 are used on regional services of Kururi
line. |
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