Tomix 97978 JR KIHA Type 100Diesel Car Set (KIHA Series 100 Reproduction Color) 2 Cars Set (N scale)

The KIHA 100 diesel car was introduced in 1990 to replace the KIHA series 20 and KIHA series 45. Four prototype cars were built first, followed by four improved mass production cars (first batch) in 1991, and later a second batch with modified skirt shapes and other updates. These trains operated primarily on the Ofunato Line, Kitakami Line, Yamada Line, Kamaishi Line, and Ominato Line. They are scheduled to be replaced by the KIHA series 110 and retire from the Ofunato Line with the March 2025 timetable revision. Prototype and first generation cars are also being retired. 

In 2024, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Kitakami Line, the KIHA series 100 No. 2 was reissued with a black front as a faithful reproduction of the original train and remained in service on the Kitakami Line and Ofunato Line until March 2025.

Key features

- Set of two cars: KIHA 100-2 reproduction livery and KIHA 100-6

- KIHA 100-2 newly produced to recreate the appearance with gutters added above the doors

- KIHA 100-6 newly produced as a reproduction of the first batch cars

- TN coupler SP electric coupler parts with cold resistant single stage design

- Head and tail lights with constant on circuit board and ON-OFF switch

- Interior lighting standard with constant on circuit board

- Head lights illuminate in warm white, tail lights in red, interior lights in white

- Front display shows the text Group, customizable by layering transfer sheets

- Separate hood frame parts included

- Car number and logo printed

- TN coupler SP preinstalled

- Flywheel equipped power unit for smooth running

- New current collection system and silver wheels

- M-13 motor

- Capable of running over mini curved track

Car composition

- KIHA 100-2 (M)

- KIHA 100-6 (T)

Included accessories

- Runner parts: radio antenna, whistle

- Additional parts: hood frame

- Transfer sheet: direction sign