JNR Trains: Series 181

The Hamakaze Ltd. Exp. Copyright Y.UENO

Series 181, which is called "Kiha 181(Hyakuhachijuichi) in Japanese.
Its 500 hp engine is far more powerful than the series 82's.
Max speed is 120km/h.
At first the 181 was used for The Shinano Limited Express from Osaka or Nagoya to Nagano.
Thanks to its strong horsepower, engines were sometimes overheated and consequently they stalled.
Photograph: The Hamakaze, or "Sea Breeze" Limited Express at Osaka station.

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JNR Trains Diesel Train Series 181 / The Hamakaze "Sea Breeze" Limited Express
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