The KIHA 47 series 0-series trains were primarily designed for warmer climates in western Japan and featured two-stage sliding unit windows. JR Shikoku inherited 19 KIHA 47 series 0 cars and 13 KIHA 47 series 1000 cars from Japanese National Railways, and in 1988 all KIHA 40 series cars were modified to be equipped with air conditioning. The KIHA 47 series trains were based at the Tokushima and Matsuyama depots; Matsuyama depot trains were retired by 2016. As of July 2026, some 0-series trains remaining at the Tokushima depot operate alongside the KIHA 40 series.
Product highlights
- High-grade (HG) specification model
- Accurate reproduction of the KIHA 47 series in JR Shikoku livery
- New parts reproduce the appearance with some louvers closed and the tablet protection plate removed
- Roof reproduced with air conditioning equipment installed
- Round roof water tank shape faithfully reproduced
- Skirt reproduced with a shallower slope characteristic of later models
- Interior seats reproduced in reddish color
- H-rubber reproduced in black
- Shoe sills and door rails pre-printed
- Selectable car number with included transfer sheet
- Jumper cables reproduced three-dimensionally with separate parts
- Selectable typhoon parts in four types: shutter type and slit type, each in large and small sizes
- Interchangeable front display section; a pre-printed Tokushima panel is installed, with interchangeable front display parts for Kaifu, Mugi, Anabuki, Awa-Ikeda, Matsuyama (via Nagahama), and Yawatahama (via Nagahama) included
- Headlights, taillights, and front display section fitted with a constant lighting circuit board and an ON-OFF switch
- Headlights, taillights, and front display illuminated by white LEDs
- Headlights produce a warm incandescent-like color using a color prism
- TN coupler (SP) included as standard equipment
- New current collection system, gray bogie frame, and silver wheels
- Flywheel-equipped M-13 motor for smooth operation
Train types
- KIHA 47-0 (M)
- KIHA 47-1000
Accessories
- Runner parts: radio antenna, signal flare
- Runner parts: typhoon parts
- Runner parts: front display parts
- Runner parts: jumper cable
- Parts: canopy frame
- Parts: obstacle deflector
- Parts: air tank
- Transfer sheet: car number and markings