TOMYTEC Railway Collection JNR KIHA 08 Series 2 Cars Set

Witness JNR's creative conversion history with this KIHA 08 two-car set. Built from OHa 62 passenger cars in 1960, these dual-cab units later received the KIHA 08 designation in 1966. This pair (08-2 and 08-3) mainly served Hokkaido, offering a nostalgic window into Japan's northern diesel railcar operations.

Key Features

• Two-car set: KIHA 08-2 and KIHA 08-3 (both dual-cab units)

• Originally converted from OHa 62 passenger cars (1960)

• First-generation KIHA 40 series, renamed KIHA 08 in 1966

• Primary operating territory: Hokkaido

• Compatible with TM-16 Motorized Chassis

• Compatible with TT-03R Trailer Conversion Kit

• Pairs well with TOMIX KIHA 22, KIHA 01, KIHA 03 models

Why Choose This
You receive a piece of JNR ingenuity—passenger cars turned into diesel railcars. These Hokkaido-based KIHA 08s represent a rare conversion type not often seen in N gauge. Motorize them with the TM-16 chassis and run alongside TOMIX KIHA 22 or KIHA 01 models for a varied Hokkaido diesel consist from the 1960s-70s era.

Product Information

• Manufacturer: TOMYTEC

• Series: Railway Collection

• Operator: JNR (Japanese National Railways)

• Class: KIHA 08 Series (dual-cab units)

• Vehicle numbers: KIHA 08-2 and KIHA 08-3

• Original conversion year: 1960 (from OHa 62 passenger cars)

• Renamed: 1966 (from first-gen KIHA 40 to KIHA 08)

• Primary territory: Hokkaido

• Scale: N gauge (requires motorization for powered running)

• Compatible motor chassis: TM-16

• Compatible trailer chassis: TT-03R

• Recommended pairing: TOMIX KIHA 22, KIHA 01, KIHA 03

Build a classic Hokkaido diesel railcar consist with these converted KIHA 08s leading the way. The dual-cab design offers flexible formation options. A smart choice for JNR-era enthusiasts and Hokkaido line modelers.