KiHa 141 series

The KiHa 141 (キハ141系) is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) on the Sassho Line in Japan since 1990. The cars were rebuilt from former 50 series locomotive-hauled coaches.

KiHa 141
A three-car formation in November 2006
Constructed1990–1995
Entered serviceApril 1990
Scrapped2005–
Number built44 vehicles
Number in service20 vehicles
Number scrapped2 vehicles
OperatorsJR Hokkaido (1990present), Myanmar Railways (2012present)
DepotsNaebo
Lines servedSassho Line
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width2,893 mm (9 ft 5.9 in)
Doors2 sliding doors per side
Maximum speed95 km/h (59 mph)
TransmissionHydraulic
Coupling systemShibata
Multiple workingKiHa 40 series
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
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