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KiHa 187
The KiHa 187 series (キハ187系, ''Kiha-187-kei'') is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) on ''Super Oki'', ''Super Matsukaze'' and ''Super Inaba'' limited express services. Operations KiHa 187-0/10 series * ''Super Oki'' * ''Super Matsukaze'' KiHa 187-500 series * ''Super Inaba The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) which runs between and . Stops Trains stop at the following stations: - - - - - - Rolling stock ''Super Inaba'' Kiha 187-500 series D ...'' Formation Each set consists of two cars. File:JRW Kiha187 inside.jpg, Interior References External links Nippon Sharyo Kiha 187 {{JR-West rolling stock 187 series West Japan Railway Company Nippon Sharyo multiple units Niigata Transys rolling stock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Inaba
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) which runs between and . Stops Trains stop at the following stations: - - - - - - Rolling stock ''Super Inaba'' Kiha 187-500 series DMUs (since October 2003) ''Inaba'' KiHa 181 series The was a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated in Japan on limited express services between 1968 and 2010. Initially introduced by Japanese National Railways (JNR), the trains were later operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West ... DMUs (November 1997 - September 2003) File:JNR kiha181 inaba.jpg, KiHa 181 series DMU on a ''Inaba'' service, 2003 Formation *Only Standard class available *No smoking accommodation ''Super Inaba'' ← Okayama/Tottori, Kamigōri → History In October 2003, the KiHa 181 series DMUs operating on the former ''Inaba'' service were replaced by new KiHa 187 series trains, and the service was upgraded to become the ''Super Inaba''. Ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Engine Braking
Engine braking occurs when the retarding forces within an engine are used to slow down a motor vehicle, as opposed to using additional external braking mechanisms such as friction brakes or magnetic brakes. The term is often confused with several other types of braking, most notably compression-release braking or "jake braking" which uses a different mechanism. Traffic regulations in many countries require trucks to always drive with an engaged gear, which in turn provides a certain amount of engine braking (viscous losses to the engine oil and air pumped through the engine and friction losses to the cylinder walls and bearings) when no accelerator pedal is applied. Type Gasoline engines The term "engine braking" refers to the braking effect that occurs in gasoline engines when the accelerator pedal is released. This causes fuel injection to cease and the throttle valve to close almost completely, greatly restricting forced airflow from, for example, a turbocharger. The rest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diesel Multiple Units Of Japan
Diesel may refer to: * Diesel engine, an internal combustion engine where ignition is caused by compression * Diesel fuel, a liquid fuel used in diesel engines * Diesel locomotive, a railway locomotive in which the prime mover is a diesel engine Arts and entertainment * Diesel (band), a Dutch pop/rock group * ''Diesel'' (1942 film), a German film about Rudolf Diesel * Diesel (2022 film), an Indian Tamil language thriller film * Diesel (game engine), a computer gaming technology * Diesel, a former name of Brazilian rock band Udora People Surname * Nathanael Diesel (1692–1745), Danish composer, violinist and lutenist * Vin Diesel (Mark Sinclair, born 1967), American actor, producer and director * Rudolf Diesel (1858-1913), German inventor and mechanical engineer Nickname or ring name * Diesel (musician) (Mark Lizotte, born 1966), American-Australian rock singer-songwriter * Kevin Nash (born 1959) ring name and gimmick for American professional wrestler Kevin Nash while ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Matsukaze
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR West which runs from and to . Stops Trains stop at the following stations: - - - () - - () - - () - () - - () - - () - () - - () - - () - Stations in brackets () indicate stations where not all trains stop at. References * JTB Timetable, March 2009 issue Named passenger trains of Japan West Japan Railway Company Railway services introduced in 2001 {{Japan-rail-transport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Oki
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) since July 2001. It runs from Tottori and Yonago to Shin-Yamaguchi. The ''Super Oki'' is one of the furthest travelling limited express services in Japan, with the distance from Shin-Yamaguchi to Tottori reaching nearly 380 km and taking more than 5 hours to cover it. Stops Trains stop at the following stations: - - - - - () - () - - - () - - () - - () - - - - - - - - Stations in brackets () indicate stations where not all trains stop at. Rolling stock ''Super Oki'' services are normally formed of two-car KiHa 187 series The KiHa 187 series (キハ187系, ''Kiha-187-kei'') is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) on '' Super Oki'', ''Super Matsukaze'' and '' Super Inaba'' limited express services. Operations ... tilting DMU sets, sometimes lengthened to three or four cars during busy seasons. On ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Japan Railway Company
, also referred to as , is one of the Japan Railways Group (JR Group) companies and operates in western Honshu. It has its headquarters in Kita-ku, Osaka. It is listed in the Tokyo Stock Exchange, is a constituent of the TOPIX Large70 index, and is also one of only three Japan Railways Group constituents of the Nikkei 225 index: the others are JR East and JR Central. It was also listed in the Nagoya and Fukuoka stock exchanges until late 2020. Lines Shinkansen * Hokuriku Shinkansen ( - ) * San'yō Shinkansen * Hakata Minami Line :: Officially not a Shinkansen JR-West's highest-grossing line is the Sanyo Shinkansen high-speed rail line between Osaka and Fukuoka. The Sanyo Shinkansen alone accounts for about 40% of JR-West's passenger revenues. The company also operates Hakata Minami Line, a short commuter line with Shinkansen trains in Fukuoka. Urban Network The "Urban Network" is JR-West's name for its commuter rail lines in the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto metropolitan area. These lines t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diesel Multiple Unit
A diesel multiple unit or DMU is a multiple-unit train powered by on-board diesel engines. A DMU requires no separate locomotive, as the engines are incorporated into one or more of the carriages. Diesel-powered single-unit railcars are also generally classed as DMUs. Diesel-powered units may be further classified by their transmission type: diesel–mechanical DMMU, diesel–hydraulic DHMU, or diesel–electric DEMU. Design The diesel engine may be located above the frame in an engine bay or under the floor. Driving controls can be at both ends, on one end, or in a separate car. Types by transmission DMUs are usually classified by the method of transmitting motive power to their wheels. Diesel–mechanical In a diesel–mechanical multiple unit (DMMU), the rotating energy of the engine is transmitted via a gearbox and driveshaft directly to the wheels of the train, like a car. The transmissions can be shifted manually by the driver, as in the great majority of first-gen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brakes
Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes are a type of modern railway braking system which offer improved performance compared to traditional railway air brakes. Overview Traditional train braking systems use pneumatic valves to control and generate brake applications on the cars along the length of the train. In general, this conventional system consists of a brake pipe that runs the length of the train which supplies air to reservoirs mounted on each of the cars. When the brake pipe and car components are charged with air, the brakes release. When the engineer needs to make a brake application, control valves in the locomotive reduce the brake pipe pressure. As the brake pipe pressure reduces, the service portion on each car diverts air from their reservoirs to their brake cylinders. To release the brakes, the engineer charges the brake pipe. This method of controlling the brakes on freight and passenger cars has remained virtually unchanged since its invention by George Wes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inbi Line
The is a railway line operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) between Tottori, Tottori Prefecture and Tsuyama, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Route data *Operating Company: **West Japan Railway Company (Services and tracks) *Distance: **Tottori — Tsuyama: 70.8 km (44.0 mi) *Gauge: *Stations: 19 *Double-tracking: None *Electrification: Not electrified *Railway signalling: **Special automatic occlusive (track circuit detection type) Stations : ●: Stop ▲: Some services stop ｜: Pass Rolling stock Local * KiHa 47 * KiHa 120 * KiHa 121 and KiHa 126 series * Chizu Express HOT3500 * Wakasa Railway WT3000 and WT3300 Limited Express * KiHa 187 series (''Super Inaba'') * Chizu Express HOT7000 series (''Super Hakuto'') History The Imbi line was built by the Japanese Government Railway, with the first section opened from Tottori to Mochigase in 1919, extended to Chizu in 1923. The Tsuyama to Mimasaka-Kamo section, opened in 1928, was extended to Mimasa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nippon Sharyo
, formed in 1896, is a major rolling stock manufacturer based in Nagoya, Japan. In 1996, it abbreviated its name to "日本車両" Nippon Sharyō. Its shortest abbreviation is Nissha "日車". It was a listed company on Nikkei 225 until 2004. It is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Nagoya Stock Exchange as ticker 7102. In 2008, Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) became the majority shareholder (50.1%) of the financially struggling Nippon Sharyo making the firm a "consolidated subsidiary" of JR Central. In July 2012 Nippon Sharyo USA started production in their new facility in Rochelle, Illinois. The facility closed at the end of October 2018 due to a lack of orders. Notable projects * Shinkansen ("bullet train") trainsets ** 0 series ** 100 series ** 200 series ** 300 series ** 500 series ** 700 series ** N700 series ** E2 series * Odakyu Electric Railway trainsets ** Odakyu 1000 series ** Odakyu 2000 series ** Odakyu 3000 series ** Odakyu 4000 serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chizu Express
The is a Japanese third-sector railway that connects Hyōgo, Okayama and Tottori prefectures. The Chizu Line is not electrified, but is a high-grade railroad, and extends a total of 56.1 kilometres. The limited expresses ''Super Hakuto'' and ''Super Inaba'' operate on this line. Chizu Express Chizu Line Some local trains operate through from the JR West Imbi Line (Tottori - Chizu). History Construction of the line was approved under the Railway Construction Act in 1922, and commenced by Japanese National Railways (JNR) in June 1966. Work was well advanced when a freeze on expenditure in 1980 resulted in construction being halted with 95% of the route acquired and 93% of the earthworks completed. The Tottori Prefectural Government facilitated the establishment of the Chizu Express Company in May 1986, which resumed construction. The line opened on December 3, 1994, and includes the 5,592 m Shitozaka tunnel. From November 29, 1997, the JR limited express ''Super Inaba'' se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanyō Main Line
, stylized as SANYO, is a Japanese electronics company and formerly a member of the Fortune Global 500, ''Fortune'' Global 500 whose headquarters was located in Moriguchi, Osaka, Moriguchi, Osaka prefecture, Japan. Sanyo had over 230 subsidiaries and affiliates, and was founded by Toshio Iue in 1947. On December 21, 2009, Panasonic completed a 400 billion yen ($4.5 billion) acquisition of a 50.2% stake in Sanyo, making Sanyo a subsidiary of Panasonic. In April 2011, Sanyo became a wholly owned subsidiary of Panasonic, with its assets integrated into the latter's portfolio. History Beginnings Sanyo was founded when Toshio Iue the brother-in-law of Konosuke Matsushita and also a former Panasonic Corporation, Matsushita employee, was lent an unused Matsushita plant in 1947 and used it to make bicycle generator lamps. Sanyo was incorporated in 1949; in 1952 it made Japan's first plastic radio and in 1954 Japan's first pulsator-type washing machine. The company's name means ''thre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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