Niigata 36-100

Built by FHI, Niigata

Weight

31 t

68,343 lb

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1984–1985

Overview of the Niigata 36-100

Discover the impressive 36-100 DMU, a superb example of Japanese railway engineering.

Built by FHI, Niigata between 1984 and 1985, this diesel multiple unit (DMU) was designed with a 1067 mm gauge, characteristic of the Japanese railway network.

With a capacity of 57 seats, the 36-100 offers a comfortable and efficient travel experience, ideal for regional routes.

Its dimensions, measuring 18.5 meters in length, 2.93 meters in width, and 3.97 meters in height, reflect a design optimized for Japanese railway infrastructure.

Part of the Santetsu 36-100 class for the Santetsu railway, this locomotive stands as a testament to the history and development of rail transport in Japan.

Niigata 36-100 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	FHI, Niigata · 1984–1985
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Capacity	57 seats
Car length	18.5 m60 ft 8 in	60 ft 8 in
Width	2.93 m9 ft 7 in	9 ft 7 in
Height	3.97 m13 ft 0 in	13 ft 0 in
Weight	31 t68,343 lb	68,343 lb