© trainspo.comFHI 36-100
Built by FHI, Niigata
Overview of the FHI 36-100
Discover the 36-100, a distinctive DMU from Japan.
Built by FHI, Niigata between 1984 and 1985, this model offers a seating capacity of 57 passengers.
Its standard gauge of 1067 mm makes it a unique piece of railway engineering.
Measuring 18.5 meters in length, 2.93 meters in width, and 3.97 meters in height, the 36-100 weighs 31 tons.
This locomotive, part of the Santestu class, showcases a blend of functionality and design from its era.
Explore more about this fascinating piece of Japanese rail history.
FHI 36-100 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | FHI, Niigata · 1984–1985 | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Capacity | 57 seats | |
| Car length | 18.5 m60 ft 8 in | |
| Width | 2.93 m9 ft 7 in | |
| Height | 3.97 m13 ft 0 in | |
| Weight | 31 t68,343 lb |
Operators of the FHI 36-100
Railway companies that have operated the 36-100, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Santestu | Santestu 36-100 | Japan |
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