KiHa 187 series

KiHa 187 series
A KiHa 187-10 series train on a Super Oki service
Stock typeDiesel multiple unit
In service2001–present
ManufacturersNippon 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)
OperatorJR West
DepotGotō
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)
Car length21.3 m (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)
Weight36,000 kg (79,000 lb)
Prime moverSA6D140H (x2 per car)
Engine typeTurbo-diesel, 4-stroke engine
Cylinder count6 cylinders
Displacement15.2L
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 systemsEngine brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety systemsATS-SW
ATS-P (KiHa 187-500 series)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The KiHa 187 series (Japanese: キハ187系, romanized: Kiha-187-kei) is a tilting 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

KiHa 187-0/10 series

KiHa 187-500 series

Formation

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
  • Interior

References

  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. Retrieved 3 June 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  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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