Type KIHA52 is a powerful diesel multiple unit developed from the type KIHA20 with two engines, introduced in 1958. Sharing many structural features with the KIHA20, the KIHA52 has an extended overall length of 21.3 m to accommodate the two engines and includes one additional two-step window between the passenger doors compared with the KIHA20. It was widely used on regional local lines and was especially relied on for routes with steep gradients. The fleet continued in service after the JR transition and was later replaced gradually by successor models.
Key features:
- Prototype reproduced: vehicles built at Niigata Tekko from October 1965 through August 1966, faithfully recreating the JNR-era appearance
- Metropolitan livery: vehicle as assigned to Tsuruga Depot around 1985
- Window sash parts on the side are rendered in silver; H-rubber around the door windows is rendered in gray
- Gangway bellows fitted on the WC side front
- Powered by a GM-5 motor drive unit for stable running
- Head and tail lights illuminated using warm white LEDs, with a light-off switch
- Equipped with Arnold couplers
- Compatible with interior lighting kit Kato 11-211 (11-212)
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