KIHA 58 Series 0-Series Non-Air-Conditioned High Grade Scale Model
The KIHA 58 series was a Japanese National Railways express diesel railcar introduced in 1961. The prototype was equipped with two engines and featured a roof-mounted water tank, with two water inlets on each side along the lower roof edge.
Key features
- High-grade (HG) specifications for detailed display and realism
- Accurately reproduces the KIHA 58 series 0-series in its non-air-conditioned configuration
- Non-powered version of model 7466, suitable for combining with other powered cars
- Body reproduces the configuration without the small round windows at the bottom of passenger doors and without the inspection hatches below the crew side windows
- Tail lights reproduced as internally mounted fixtures
- Jumper plugs and front cables reproduced as separate parts for realistic detailing
- Interior uses blue color seats
- Silver printing on the door rails for authentic finish
- Selectable car number, depot affiliation markings, and JR mark; transfer sheet included for customization
- Four selectable typhoon types included as separate parts: shutter type, slit type, rotating type, and Niigata type
- Interchangeable front display section with pre-printed plates included: Express, Rapid, Local (navy background), Local (white background)
- Head, tail, and front display are fitted with a constant lighting circuit board and an ON-OFF switch
- Lighting provided by white LEDs; headlight color approximates incandescent lighting via a color prism
- TN coupler SP type supplied as standard equipment
- New current collection system and black wheels for reliable operation and authentic appearance
Model
- KIHA 58-0 (T)
Accessories
- Runner parts: Front display section
- Runner parts: Radio antenna
- Runner parts: Jumper plug and cable
- Runner parts: Typhoon
- Runner parts: Snowplow and air tank
- Parts: Canopy frame
- Parts: Obstacle deflector
- Parts: Jig
- Transfer sheet: Car number and markings
Ideal for collectors and model railway enthusiasts seeking a highly detailed, historically accurate KIHA 58 series diesel railcar model for display or layout integration.