The KIHA40 series is a general-type diesel car that debuted in 1977. The KIHA40 series, model 2000, was introduced primarily as a warm-climate vehicle for the Western Japan region, featuring double-hung passenger windows. Vehicles owned by JR West have undergone engine replacements and vehicle refurbishments, resulting in significant changes in appearance. Currently, the vehicles belonging to the Goto General Vehicle Office Okayama Railcar Division are actively operated on the entire Tsuyama Line, Kibi Line (Momotaro Line), and the Himase Line between Tsuyama and Chugoku-Katsuyama.
The vehicles in this region have been updated with additional jumper cable receptacles on the front, and from around 2017, the headlights were replaced with white LEDs, which is a notable feature.
- High-grade (HG) specifications
- Reproduction of the JR West KIHA40 series vehicles stationed at Goto General Vehicle Office Okayama Railcar Division, prominently operated on the Tsuyama Line
- Roof extension part is reproduced with a slanted edge design
- Headlights are replaced with LEDs, illuminating white to mimic the actual vehicle
- The front features additional jumper cable receptacles, and the chassis is presented in gray to replicate the recent appearance
- Jumper hoses can be reproduced three-dimensionally with separate parts
- Typhon offers a selectable style from four options: shutter-style and slit-style, in two sizes each
- The front display section is interchangeable, and the printed part "Okayama" is pre-installed
- Includes replacement front display parts "Tsuyama" and "Chugoku Katsuyama"
- The head and tail lights, and the front display section are equipped with a constant lighting board with an ON-OFF switch
- The head and tail lights, and the front display section illuminate with white LED
- Seats are reproduced in brown
- Footboards, door rails, and door buttons are pre-printed
- Vehicle numbers and external speakers are selectable with an included transfer sheet
- Flywheel-powered mechanism adopted
- Gray truck frame and silver wheels adopted
- Equipped with the M-13 motor
- Standard with TN coupler (SP)
- Compatible with interior lighting kit Tomix 0733