KiHa 261 series

For the newer electric multiple unit developed by JR East, see E261 series.

KiHa 261 series
KiHa 261 series on a Sōya service in June 2022
In service2000–Present
Manufacturer
ReplacedKiHa 183 series, KiHa 281 series, KiHa 283 series
Constructed1998–
Number under construction28 vehicles (as of December 2013)
Number built35 vehicles (as of April 2013)
Number in service35 vehicles (as of April 2013)
Formation4–6 cars per trainset
OperatorsJR Hokkaido
DepotsNaebo
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length
  • 21,300 mm (69 ft 11 in) (intermediate)
  • 21,470 mm (70 ft 5 in) (261-0 end)
  • 21,670 mm (71 ft 1 in) (261-1000 end)
Width
  • 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) (261-0)
  • 2,928 mm (9 ft 7.3 in) (261-1000)
Height
  • 4,012 mm (13 ft 2.0 in) (261-0)
  • 3,982 mm (13 ft 0.8 in) (261-1000)
Doors1 per side
Maximum speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Prime mover(s)N-DMF13HZH (× 1 or × 2 per car)
Power output460 hp (340 kW) per engine
TransmissionHydraulic
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 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.[1]

  1. ^ Haraguchi, Takayuki (2009). Jr全車両: ビジュアル決定版 Encyclopedia of JR's Railway Cars: JR全車輌. Japan: Sekai Bunka. p. 115. ISBN 978-4-418-09905-4.