Description

The KiHa 52 was a two-engine general-purpose diesel railcar introduced in 1958. Based on the KiHa 20 series but longer at 21.3 m, it was widely used on local lines and routes with steep gradients.

This trailer version in metropolitan/capital-region orange livery is suitable for pairing with the powered KiHa 52 version to build a local diesel railcar formation. It represents a Niigata-built vehicle from the JNR era, as seen at Tsuruga Locomotive Depot around 1985.

Features

• Trailer KiHa 52 railcar in metropolitan/capital-region orange colour.
• Represents a Niigata-built vehicle from the JNR era.
• Tsuruga Locomotive Depot appearance from around 1985.
• Silver side-window sashes.
• Grey H-rubber around the door windows and other relevant areas.
• Headlight fitted on the toilet-side front.
• Head and tail lights illuminate using warm white LEDs.
• Light switch included.
• Arnold coupler fitted.
• Intended for use with a powered KiHa 52 where motorised operation is required.