KiHa 150

KiHa 150
KiHa 150-0, November 2006
In service	1993–Present
Manufacturer	Fuji Heavy Industries
Constructed	1993–1995
Number built	27 vehicles
Number in service	27 vehicles
Formation	Single car
Capacity	49
Operator(s)	JR Hokkaido
Depot(s)	Asahikawa, Naebo, Tomakomai
Specifications
Car length	20,900 mm (68 ft 7 in)
Width	2,925 mm (9 ft 7.2 in)
Doors	2 sliding doors per side
Maximum speed	110 km/h (70 mph)
Weight	33.3 t (KiHa 150-0) 33.1 t (KiHa 150-100)
Prime mover(s)	N-KDMF15HZ
Power output	450 hp
Transmission	Hydraulic
Multiple working	KiHa 40 series, KiHa 54
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The KiHa 150 (キハ150形^?) is a single-car diesel multiple unit operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) in Japan.

A total of 27 cars were built, with the class divided into two sub-classes: KiHa 150-0 (17 cars) and KiHa 150-100 (10 cars).

Ten KiHa 150-0 cars were built by Fuji Heavy Industries between February and May 1993 and allocated to Asahikawa Depot for use on Furano Line and Nemuro Main Line duties. A further seven cars (KiHa 150-11 to 17) were delivered in January and February 1995, and allocated to Naebo Depot for use on Hakodate Main Line services.

These cars have double-glazed sealed windows with air-conditioning.

Asahikawa-based KiHa 150-2, August 2008

Naebo-based KiHa 150-17 with KiHa 40, September 2009

Interior view

Ten KiHa 150-100 cars (KiHa 150-101 to 110) were delivered in May 1993 and allocated to Tomakomai Depot for use on Muroran Main Line duties.

These cars have no air-conditioning, with inward-opening hopper windows. External livery included a broad light green waistline stripe, as on the second batch of KiHa 150-0 cars.

Tomakomai-based KiHa 150-110, September 2008