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Nippon Sharyo KiHa 20

Built by Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Teikoku Sharyo, FHI, Nippon Sharyo, Niigata

Length
20 m
65 ft 7 in
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo KiHa 20

Discover the KiHa 20, an authentic Japanese railcar that embodies the prowess of Japanese railway engineering. Built by esteemed manufacturers like Nippon Sharyo and Tokyu Car, this model is a testament to reliability and efficiency in rail transport.

Measuring 20 meters in length, this railcar operates on a 1067 mm gauge track, a common standard in Japan. Its adaptable design has seen it serve various railway companies, including the Hitachinaka Seaside Railway, Isumi Railway Company, and Mizushima Rinkai Railway, often designated as Hitachinaka DC20 or Isumi KiHa 20.

The KiHa 20 stands as a significant piece of Japan's railway heritage, offering a genuine travel experience and a fascinating glimpse into the nation's transport history. It's an ideal subject for railway modeling enthusiasts and history collectors alike.

Nippon Sharyo KiHa 20 technical specifications

Value
SeriesKiHa 20
Built byNippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Teikoku Sharyo, FHI, Nippon Sharyo, Niigata
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Length20 m65 ft 7 in

Operators of the Nippon Sharyo KiHa 20

Railway companies that have operated the KiHa 20, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Hitachinaka Seaside RailwayHitachinaka DC20Japan
Isumi Railway CompanyIsumi KiHa 20Japan
Mizushima Rinkai RailwayMRR KiHa 20Japan

Nippon Sharyo KiHa 20 photos

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