KiHa 43000

KiHa 43000 series
JGR KiHa 43000 between Takatori and Hyogo, circa 1937
In service1937[1]–1958?
Built atKawasaki Sharyo[1]
Constructed1935?–1942?
OperatorsJGR (1937-1949)
JNR (1949-1958?)
Specifications
Traction motors2 x 80 kW (107 hp) DC motors[1]
Power output1 x 240 hp (179 kW) diesel prime mover
1 x 150 kW (201 hp) generator[1]
TransmissionDiesel-electric[1]
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The KiHa 43000 was a train and one of the first two streamlined diesel multiple units in Japan, the other being the Kihani 5000. Its development was inspired by the "Fliegender Hamburger" in Germany.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Breakthrough in Japanese Railways 5, from Japan Railway & Transport Review No. 56" (PDF). Retrieved December 13, 2020.


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