Experience the enduring legacy of JNR's iconic diesel railcar with this HO-scale Kiha 40-500 late model. This powered unit features the distinctive R-corner unit sash windows, interior-mounted vertical gutters, DT44A/TR227A bogies, and authentic JNR vermilion No. 5 "Tokyo area" livery.
Key Features
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Reproduces late model (No. 554 and later) with vertical gutters stored inside vehicle
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Unit sash window: Slightly larger vertical dimensions than 2000 series with R (rounded) interior frame corners
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Bogies: DT44A and TR227A
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Underfloor reproduces complex diesel car form including DMF15 engine and various equipment
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Front jumper stopper: Installable with either hose or faucet lid
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Front display: Replaceable with printed parts "Regular (Navy Blue)" and "Rapid"
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Side indicator lights: Clear parts installed
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Selectable car number and transfer sheet included
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Head/tail lights and front display: ON-OFF switch
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Headlight: Bulb color LED; Tail light: Red LED; Front display: White LED
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Cab interior light illuminates rear or between connected areas
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Cab interior light can be turned on even when head/tail lights are off (switchable)
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Tight self-TN coupler standard
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Minimum radius: R490 (except S-shaped linear)
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Vermilion No. 5 "Tokyo area color" reproduction
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Window H rubber: Gray; JR mark selectable from transfer sheet
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Motorized vehicle with flywheel motor
Why Choose This
Run the definitive late-model Kiha 40-500 with authentic Tokyo area vermilion livery and R-corner window detailing. You get a flywheel-powered motor, cab interior lighting, TN couplers, and DMF15 engine underfloor reproduction. Perfect for JNR-era local services across Tohoku and Chubu regions on R490 curves.
Product Information
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Product: Kiha 40-500 Type (Late Model) (M)
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Scale: HO (1/80, 16.5mm gauge)
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Manufacturer: TOMIX
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Prototype: JNR Kiha 40 series general type diesel car (introduced 1977)
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Subtype: Kiha 40-500 (both cabs, cold region specification)
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Era: Late model (No. 554 and later) - JNR period
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Livery: Vermilion No. 5 (Tokyo area color / "Capital area color")
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Operating regions: Tohoku, Chubu (mainly based around Morioka)
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Window sash: Unit sash with R-rounded interior corners (larger than 2000 series)
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Gutters: Internal mounting (late model characteristic)
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Bogies: DT44A, TR227A
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Engine: DMF15 diesel engine (underfloor reproduction)
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Coupler: Tight self-TN coupler (standard)
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Lights: Headlight (bulb color LED), tail light (red LED), front display (white LED), cab interior light (switchable independent operation)
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Motor: Flywheel motor
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Minimum curve radius: R490 (except S-curves)
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Includes: Front display parts, radio antenna, handrails, typhon L/R, signal flame pipe, step, jumper hose, jumper plug cover, air hose, wiper, nameplate, unit toilet inspection port, hood frame, jig/switch bar, sticker, transfer sheet
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Power: From rails (no batteries, fuel, or paint included)
This TOMIX HO-scale Kiha 40-500 Late Model brings JNR's iconic Tokyo area diesel railcar to your layout. With distinctive R-corner unit sash windows, interior-mounted gutters, DMF15 engine underfloor detail, flywheel motor, cab interior lighting, and vermilion No. 5 livery, this powered unit conquers R490 curves with authentic local service charm.
