JR Kiha 189 series "Biwako Express" improved version
[Vehicle overview]
●Started operating on November 7, 2010 as a vehicle that is easy and comfortable for anyone to use, with improved safety and consideration for the environment.
-Currently, 7 3-car formations are active.
- Limited Express Hamakaze operates in 3-car formations, and also operates in 6-car formations with 2 formations connected depending on the timetable.
●It also operates as Biwako Express on weekday nights.
[Organization content]
-Kiha 189 series ``Biwako Express''
●7th formation
●Destination: Biwako Express “Kusatsu”
●Accessories: Connectable coupler
[Organization diagram]
Kiha 189-1007 + Kiha 188-7 + Kiha 189-7
【specification】
-The power unit is installed in one intermediate car in each set.
●Tail light/headlight lighting specifications
●We will recreate the destination, but the nickname is long so the letters are missing.
●Available in a book-type case.
●Popondetta interior light can be installed. (Sold separately) Recommended color: Light bulb color
*Specifications as of the end of June 2022. Specifications may change when commercialized.
[Upgrade contents (planned)]
-Coupler is equipped with Popondetta original coupler (cannot be changed)
-We will additionally reproduce the under floor area such as the toilet tank.
-We will change the coupler of the first car to a type with electric connection.
●The destination direction curtain has been improved to make it easier to see.
●We will review the power unit and make it run more smoothly.
●Other minor improvements have been made.
[Vehicle overview]
●Started operating on November 7, 2010 as a vehicle that is easy and comfortable for anyone to use, with improved safety and consideration for the environment.
-Currently, 7 3-car formations are active.
- Limited Express Hamakaze operates in 3-car formations, and also operates in 6-car formations with 2 formations connected depending on the timetable.
●It also operates as Biwako Express on weekday nights.
[Organization content]
-Kiha 189 series ``Biwako Express''
●7th formation
●Destination: Biwako Express “Kusatsu”
●Accessories: Connectable coupler
[Organization diagram]
Kiha 189-1007 + Kiha 188-7 + Kiha 189-7
【specification】
-The power unit is installed in one intermediate car in each set.
●Tail light/headlight lighting specifications
●We will recreate the destination, but the nickname is long so the letters are missing.
●Available in a book-type case.
●Popondetta interior light can be installed. (Sold separately) Recommended color: Light bulb color
*Specifications as of the end of June 2022. Specifications may change when commercialized.
[Upgrade contents (planned)]
-Coupler is equipped with Popondetta original coupler (cannot be changed)
-We will additionally reproduce the under floor area such as the toilet tank.
-We will change the coupler of the first car to a type with electric connection.
●The destination direction curtain has been improved to make it easier to see.
●We will review the power unit and make it run more smoothly.
●Other minor improvements have been made.