TOMIX 7450 N Gauge KIHA 17 Series (M)

Step back to 1953 with this pioneering KIHA 17 diesel motor unit. This HG-spec model features a narrow body, low seat backs, single-sided push-in ventilator, incandescent-style LED lighting, flywheel power unit, and TN couplers for authentic early JNR local services.

Key Features

• KIHA 17 Series diesel railcar (motor unit M, based on KIHA 44500 prototype)

• Introduced 1953 (liquid-fuel diesel vehicle)

• Early formations: KIHA 17 alone or with KIHA 18 and KIROHA 18

• Later mixed consists with KIHA 20, 30, 55, and 58

• Narrower body and lower seat back height (weight reduction; less advanced than KIHA 55)

• Replaced by KIHA 40 (withdrawn around 1980)

• HG (High Grade) specifications

• Single-sided push-in ventilator behind driver cab

• Long handrails next to crew door and passenger door

• Headlight prisms that do not darken when unlit

• Three-dimensional jumper hoses (separate parts)

• Constant lighting board with ON/OFF switch

• Incandescent-style LED headlights; red LED taillights

• H rubber in gray; seats in blue

• Selectable car number (transfer sheet included)

• Single headlight (double configurable with included parts)

• Flywheel power unit for smooth running

• Black wheels; TN coupler SP standard

• Compatible with interior lighting kit TOMIX 0734

• Includes: 2-light light ring, signal flare, single-track snow plow, double-track snow plow with flow pipe, jumper hose, coupler chain, hood frame, transfer sheet

Why Choose This

Run the pioneering 1953 diesel that started it all with narrower body and KIHA 44500 heritage. You get HG detailing, incandescent-style lighting, flywheel smooth operation, and TN couplers. Perfect for recreating early mixed consists with KIHA 18, 20, 30, 55, and 58 until 1980.

Product Information

• Product: 7450 N Gauge KIHA 17 Series (M)

• Manufacturer: TOMIX

• Scale: N (1/150, 9mm gauge)

• Prototype: JNR KIHA 17 Series diesel railcar (motor unit M)

• Introduced: 1953 (based on KIHA 44500 prototype)

• Era: Until circa 1980 (replaced by KIHA 40)

• Body: Narrower width, lower seat back height

• Lights: Incandescent-style LED headlights, red LED taillights (constant lighting board with ON/OFF switch)

• Motor: Flywheel power unit

• Coupler: TN coupler SP (standard)

• Wheels: Black wheels

• Seats: Blue

• H rubber: Gray

• Optional lighting: TOMIX 0734 interior lighting kit

• Includes: Runner parts (2-light light ring, signal flare, single/double snow plow with flow pipe, jumper hose, coupler chain), hood frame, transfer sheet

• Material: Plastic (painted finished model)

• Power: From rails (no batteries, fuel, or paint included)

This TOMIX KIHA 17 Series (M) brings 1953 diesel pioneering spirit to your N-gauge layout. With narrow body, HG detailing, incandescent-style lighting, flywheel motor, and TN couplers, this motor unit recreates early JNR local services mixed with KIHA 18, 20, 30, 55, and 58 until 1980.