© trainspo.comTeikoku Sharyo KiHa 20
Built by Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Teikoku Sharyo, FHI, Nippon Sharyo, Niigata
Overview of the Teikoku Sharyo KiHa 20
Explore the versatile KiHa 20, a robust Japanese diesel railcar.
This reliable railway motor, built by renowned manufacturers such as Nippon Sharyo and Tokyu Car, features a 1067 mm gauge and a length of 20 meters.
The KiHa 20 has been operated by various Japanese railway companies, including the Hitachinaka Seaside Railway, Isumi Railway Company, and Mizushima Rinkai Railway, where it served as the Hitachinaka DC20, Isumi KiHa 20, and MRR KiHa 20.
A true workhorse on Japanese railways, ready for any challenge.
Teikoku Sharyo KiHa 20 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | KiHa 20 | |
| Built by | Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Teikoku Sharyo, FHI, Nippon Sharyo, Niigata | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Length | 20 m65 ft 7 in |
Operators of the Teikoku Sharyo KiHa 20
Railway companies that have operated the KiHa 20, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachinaka Seaside Railway | Hitachinaka DC20 | Japan |
| Isumi Railway Company | Isumi KiHa 20 | Japan |
| Mizushima Rinkai Railway | MRR KiHa 20 | Japan |
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