In 1993, JR Central developed class Kiha75-0 DMU in order to superannuated
Kiha58 series used on "Mie" rapid services linking Nagoya and
Ise-shi / Toba. The standard formation of class kiha75-0 is 2-car formation
by -0 sub-class vehicle with the toilet and -100 sub-class vehicle without
toilet.
Class Kiha75-0 adopt the lightweight stainless body such as 311 series.
3 double slide doors are fitted on each side of the body. Their floor level
is 90 mm lower than Kiha85 series to discontinue the step at the doorway
and realize lower centre of gravity.
Class Kiha75-0 are equipped with 2 traction engines, C-DMF14HZB of Cummins
INC., US, rated at 350PS, a vehicle and are equipped with the direct coupled
range two-staged hydraulic transmission gears, C-DW14 in order to achieve
maximum service speed at 120km/h. Bogies, C-DT60, adopt the bolster-less
air suspension with anti-yaw dampers for improved stability. The brake
system is the electric command brake. The automatic jumper couplers are
fitted at the cab end in order to couple/uncouple formations easily.
Passenger accommodation is 2+2 abreast switchable transverse seating, with
940mm seating pitch. The air conditioner, C-AU30, is driven by the traction
engine.
Class Kiha75-0 are used on the "Mie" rapid services and the rural
services of the Taketoyo line. |
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