:KiHa 261 series
{{short description|Japanese train type}}
{{For|the newer electric multiple unit developed by JR East|E261 series}}
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{{Update|date=October 2024|reason=11 years have passed since the most recent fleet totals and deliveries.}}{{Infobox train
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| name = KiHa 261 series
| image = Kiha261 SE-201 Soya.jpg
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| caption = KiHa 261 series on a Sōya service in June 2022
| service = 2000–Present
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| replaced = KiHa 183 series, KiHa 281 series, KiHa 283 series
| yearconstruction = 1998–
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| numberconstruction = 28 vehicles ({{as of|2013|12|lc=y}})
| numberbuilt = 35 vehicles ({{as of|2013|4|lc=y}})
| numberservice = 35 vehicles ({{as of|2013|4|lc=y}})
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| formation = 4–6 cars per trainset
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| operator = JR Hokkaido
| depots = Naebo
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| carbody = Stainless steel
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- {{convert|21300|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} (intermediate)
- {{convert|21470|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} (261-0 end)
- {{convert|21670|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} (261-1000 end)
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- {{convert|2800|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} (261-0)
- {{convert|2928|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} (261-1000)
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- {{convert|4012|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} (261-0)
- {{convert|3982|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} (261-1000)
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| doors = 1 per side
| maxspeed = {{cvt|130|km/h}}
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| engine = N-DMF13HZH (× 1 or × 2 per car)
| poweroutput = {{cvt|460|hp}} per engine
| transmission = Hydraulic
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The {{Nihongo|KiHa 261 series|キハ261系}} is a tilting diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) on limited express services in Hokkaido, Japan, since 2000.{{cite book | last = Haraguchi| first = Takayuki | script-title=ja: Encyclopedia of JR's Railway Cars: JR全車輌 | publisher = Sekai Bunka | year = 2009 | location = Japan | page = 115 | isbn = 978-4-418-09905-4| title = Jr全車両: ビジュアル決定版 }}
Design
The running gear was based on the KiHa 201 series trains introduced in 1997, and the body design was a joint venture with the Danish State Railways (DSB).{{cite book | script-title=ja:JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 |trans-title=JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009| publisher = Neko Publishing | year = 2009 | location = Japan | pages = 448–449| isbn = 978-4-7770-0836-0|title=Jēāru zensharyō handobukku: Rail Magazine 2009}}
Fleet
{{As of|2013|04|01}}, 35 KiHa 261 series vehicles were in operation.{{cite book |script-title=ja: JR電車編成表 2014冬 |trans-title=JR EMU Formations - Winter 2014| publisher = JRR | date = 1 December 2013 | location = Japan | page = 391| isbn = 978-4-330-42413-2}} 14 were built by Fuji Heavy Industries, and 21 were built by JR Hokkaido. A further 28 vehicles are on order to be delivered from fiscal 2015.
Operations
= KiHa 261-0 series =
= KiHa 261-1000 series =
Formations
=''Sōya''=
Sōya services are normally formed of four-car KiHa 261-100 series sets, and are sometimes lengthened to six cars during busy periods.{{cite book |script-title=ja: JR気動車客車編成表 '04年版 |trans-title=JR DMU & Coaching Stock Formations - 2004| publisher = JRR | date = 1 July 2004 | location = Japan | page = 16| isbn = 978-4-88283-125-9}}
==4-car formations==
==6-car formations==
Six-car sets are formed by adding two cars as shown below. Car 1 (and car 21) includes Green (first) class and standard class accommodation.
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| Car No.
! style="background: #E6FFE6" | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering
| style="background: #F5FFF5" | KiRoHa 261-200 || KiHa 260-200 || KiHa 260-100 || KiHa 261-100 || || KiHa 260-100 || KiHa 261-100 |
| class="wikitable" | ||||||
| Car No.
! style="background: #E6FFE6" | 21 | 22 | style="background: #E6FFE6" | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering
| style="background: #F5FFF5" | KiRoHa 261-200 || KiHa 260-200 || || style="background: #F5FFF5" | KiRoHa 261-200 || KiHa 260-200 || KiHa 260-100 || KiHa 261-100 |
=''Super Tokachi''=
File:JRH-Kiha261-1000 Super-Tokachi 4cars.JPG
Super Tokachi services were originally formed of five-car KiHa 261-1000 series sets, but these were later reduced to four cars.
The 4-car Super Tokachi sets are formed as follows.
| class="wikitable" | |||
| Car No.
! style="background: #E6FFE6" | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering
| style="background: #F5FFF5" | KiRo 261-1100 || KiHa 260-1100 || KiHa 260-1200 || KiHa 261-1200 |
Interior
File:JRH kiro261-1102 interior 20090408.jpg|Interior of Green car KiRo 261-1102 in April 2009
File:KiHa 260-1102 interior 20090408.jpg|Interior of ordinary-class car KiHa 260-1102 in April 2009
History
File:KiHa261-1000 Super-Tokachi Obihiro 20071018.jpg
A four-car pre-production set was delivered from Fuji Heavy Industries in November 1998 for evaluation and testing. The first production trains were introduced on Super Sōya services between {{STN|Sapporo|x}} and {{STN|Wakkanai|x}} from the start of the revised timetable on 11 March 2000.
New KiHa 261-1000 series 5-car sets were introduced on Super Tokachi services between {{STN|Sapporo|x}} and {{STN|Obihiro|x}} from October 2007.
A further 28 KiHa 261 series vehicles were delivered from 2015 onward, and these are not equipped with tilting capability.{{cite web|url=http://www.hokkaido-np.co.jp/news/economic/508269.html |script-title=ja:車体傾斜装置、取りやめ検討 JR北海道、15年度以降導入の28両 将来の高速化に足かせも |trans-title=JR Hokkaido to abandon tilt: 28 vehicles on order from FY2015 may hinder future speed increases |date=5 December 2013 |work=Doshin |publisher=The Hokkaido Shimbun Press |location=Japan |language=Japanese |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131206044340/http://www.hokkaido-np.co.jp/news/economic/508269.html |archivedate= 6 December 2013 |accessdate=9 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}
From December 2015 until the end of 2017, the KiHa 261-1000 series fleet were gradually repainted into a new livery with white front ends, yellow front-end gangway doors, and a purple bodyside stripe.{{cite web|url= http://railf.jp/news/2015/09/10/130000.html|script-title= ja: JR北海道，キハ261系1000番台のエクステリアデザインを変更|trans-title= JR Hokkaido to modify exterior styling of KiHa 261-1000 series|date= 10 September 2015|work= Japan Railfan Magazine Online|publisher= Koyusha Co., Ltd.|location= Japan|language= Japanese|accessdate= 10 September 2015|archive-date= 10 September 2015|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150910064913/http://railf.jp/news/2015/09/10/130000.html|url-status= live}}
{{Clear}}
= KiHa 261-5000 series =
On 17 October 2019, JR Hokkaido announced plans to introduce two new KiHa 261-5000 series 5-car sets.{{Cite web |date=2019-10-17 |title=観光列車に使える特急車両キハ261系5000番台新造 カウンター席や個室設置 JR北海道 |trans-title=JR Hokkaido announces new limited express KiHa 261-5000 series trains that can be used for sightseeing trains, built with private compartments |url=https://trafficnews.jp/post/90507 |access-date=2022-12-16 |website=Traffic News |publisher=Mediavague Co., Ltd. |language=ja |archive-date=16 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221216181620/https://trafficnews.jp/post/90507 |url-status=live }} They each feature external colour schemes inspired by the hamanasu and lavender flowers, which, according to JR Hokkaido, are prominent throughout Hokkaido.{{Cite web |date=2019-10-17 |title= |script-title=ja:観光列車に活用できる特急車両を製作します! |trans-title=We will be introducing limited express rolling stock that can also be used for sightseeing trains! |url=http://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/CM/Info/press/pdf/88b714c8c7326e8f5f87d7286e70aa19.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191025135626/http://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/CM/Info/press/pdf/88b714c8c7326e8f5f87d7286e70aa19.pdf |archive-date=2019-10-25 |access-date=2022-12-16 |website=JR Hokkaido}}
Car 1 is designated as a lounge car, featuring window-facing seats and transverse seating bays with tables. Cars 2 through 5 are ordinary-class cars, featuring 2+2 abreast seating throughout.{{Cite web |date=2020-09-26 |title=JR北海道キハ261系5000番台「はまなす編成」デビュー前に一般公開 |trans-title=JR Hokkaido shows off KiHa 261-5000 series "Hamanasu" set to the public before its debut |url=https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20200926-2615000/ |access-date=2022-12-16 |website=Mynavi News |language=ja |archive-date=16 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221216201640/https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20200926-2615000/ |url-status=live }}
The "Hamanasu" set was built at Kawasaki Heavy Industries' Hyogo factory, and was delivered to JR Hokkaido in July 2020.{{Cite web |date=2020-07-09 |title=キハ261系5000番台が甲種輸送される |trans-title=KiHa 261-5000 series set undergoes delivery |url=https://railf.jp/news/2020/07/09/200000.html |access-date=2022-12-16 |website=Japan Railfan Magazine Online |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |place=Japan |language=ja |archive-date=16 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221216181614/https://railf.jp/news/2020/07/09/200000.html |url-status=live }} It entered revenue service on 17 October of that year.{{Cite web |date=2020-10-18 |title=キハ261系5000番台が営業運転を開始 |trans-title=KiHa 261-5000 series enters revenue service |url=https://railf.jp/news/2020/10/18/201500.html |access-date=2022-12-16 |website=Japan Railfan Magazine |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |place=Japan |language=ja |archive-date=16 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221216181614/https://railf.jp/news/2020/10/18/201500.html |url-status=live }} The "Lavender" set was delivered from the same factory in January 2021{{Cite web |date=2021-01-20 |title=JR北海道「ラベンダー編成」姿を現す - 今年4月頃から使用開始予定 |trans-title=JR Hokkaido "Lavender" train appears, scheduled to enter service in April of this year |url=https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20210120-1661892/ |access-date=2022-12-16 |website=Mynavi News |language=ja |archive-date=16 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221216181620/https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20210120-1661892/ |url-status=live }} and entered revenue service in May of that year,{{Cite web |date=2021-08-20 |title=JR北海道「ラベンダー編成」「はまなす編成」10～11月の運行予定は |trans-title=JR Hokkaido "Lavender" and "Hamanasu" operation schedules for October and November |url=https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20210820-1951988/ |access-date=2022-12-16 |website=Mynavi News |language=ja |archive-date=16 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221216181614/https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20210820-1951988/ |url-status=live }} although it was originally intended to enter service in April.
File:Kiha261-ST5201 Limited-express Hokuto 20220504.jpg|The KiHa 261-5000 series "Hamanasu" set in May 2022
File:Kiha261 ST-5102 Furano-lavender-express.jpg|The KiHa 261-5000 series "Lavender" set in June 2022
File:Kiha261-5000 Hamanasu-Inside Lounge.jpg|Lounge interior
File:Kiha261-5000 Hamanasu-Inside.jpg|Ordinary-class interior
References
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External links
{{commons category|JR Hokkaido Kiha 261|KiHa 261 series}}
- [http://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/train/tr008_01.html JR Hokkaido KiHa 261 Super Soya train information] {{in lang|ja}}
- [http://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/train/tr005_01.html JR Hokkaido KiHa 261/283 Super Tokachi train information] {{in lang|ja}}
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