The H100 series is a new type of diesel electric car, with prototypes appearing in 2018 and mass production starting in 2020, aimed at replacing the remaining Kiha 40 series in various parts of Hokkaido.
Some of the additional cars in 2022 will be wrapped in designs that evoke the characteristics of each JR Hokkaido line.
These cars are designed to be used as tourist cars, and the interior design is different from that of regular cars, with a special specification that allows the installation of removable tables.
These two cars are mainly used on regular trains on the Nemuro Line (between Shintoku and Higashi-Kushiro) and the Kushiro-Nmou Line (between Higashi-Kushiro and Abashiri), and are also operated on the Hanasaki Line as special trains during peak passenger periods.
Features
- Reproduces the H100-type wrapped vehicle, which is based on the image of the Kushiro Transport Rolling Stock Depot's Senmo Line and Hanasaki Line (Nemuro Line)
- The Senmo Line wrapping reproduces illustrations of the Kushiro Marsh, Lake Mashu, drift ice and red-crowned cranes printed on the front and sides of each vehicle
- The Hanasaki Line wrapping reproduces illustrations of rosehip flowers on a white background and snowflakes on a red background printed on the front and sides
of each vehicle - The side glass reproduces green glass
- The head and tail lights and front display are equipped with a constant lighting board and an ON-OFF switch
- The head and tail lights and front display are lit by white LEDs
- The front display is selectable and comes with stickers
- TN coupler (SP) is standard equipment
- Uses power with a flywheel
- Uses a new current collection system and silver wheels
- Uses an M-13 motor
Accessories
- Parts: Canopy frame
- Sticker: Front display