For Ash... North Rainbow Express (Kiha 183系-5200)

[disturbman]

Not a very powerfull video but still, it does the trick. I have yet to find a "top speed runing" high quality video of this train.

 

 

Enjoy

 

edit: I guess you can view this video as a birthday present. 

[westfalen]

Some shots I took of it at Sapporo and, a few days later, Furano in 1994. The train was sent off from Sapporo by a brass band and officials cutting ribbons for TV crews, may have been the train's first run?

[bill937ca]

The train was sent off from Sapporo by a brass band and officials cutting ribbons for TV crews, may have been the train's first run?

 

 

It could have been a person perceived as important by the local mayor.  I've heard stories of American officials trying to do surprise inspections of schools during the occupation only to be greeted at every stop by the mayor and brass bands.  The mayor had been tipped off by Japanese police.

[disturbman]

1994?! And I still have the impression this train looks up-to-date?! Gee... what a design.

 

And another video. You can clearly hear the engine hum in the second part of the video.

 

 

And another one at higher speeds.

[disturbman]

Again, another one:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlSn0imXCQY

[EWS60008]

Thanks for this! :D. I keep searching on Yahoo! Japan Auctions for a used/new model of this unit but the only ones I can find are the older Kiha 183 in Cream/Maroon colours .

 

Great videos you have posted there mate! .

[disturbman]

It's quite rare, if you want there is a 3 cars set: http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h134075367

[EWS60008]

Nice find there mate, I will watch it for now as I am currently low on funds until I can shift more British OO gauge . Then I will try my luck on it via SMJ.