====== KiHa 23 ======

===== Notes =====

==== 10.08.2017 ====

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Changed KiHa 23 brought from Japan trip to HOm gauge from HO. Now looks much better and closer to prototype.

For this photo I have used [[railway_modelling:kiha_40|KiHa 40]] wheelsets, but eventually I have adjusted KiHa 23 wheels as well.

==== 15.08.2017 ====

I have cut plastic tubes on KiHa 23 wheelsets and adjusted axles, so KiHa 23 now has its original wheelsets changed to HOm gauge and [[railway_modelling:kiha_40|KiHa 40]] has its wheelsets back.

==== 20.08.2017 ====

Researched micro coil solenoids and old mobile phone vibration motors use for automating couplers and doors. 0.04 mm enamelled wire is available on eBay in 100 g 9 km rolls. Coil resistance should be between 50 and 200 ohms. Magnetic power is proportional to turns count and current value.

===== Plans =====

  * Add motor and replace or make one of the boggies motorized
  * Change interior. Current interior has large cut hole for motor and steps for driving shafts. New motor will be placed under the floor, replacing current model of diesel engine.
  * Add interior lightning
  * Add DCC
  * Add sounds
  * Replace couplers with Kadee or make them DCC controlled
  * Add exterior wiring
  * Paint properly
  * Weather paint

===== Links: =====

[[railway_modelling:|Railway Modelling]]

Other KiHa series: [[railway_modelling:kiha_53|KiHa 53]], [[railway_modelling:kiha_40|KiHa 40]]

Other rolling stock: [[railway_modelling:ku_104|Ku 104]], [[railway_modelling:mo_204|Mo 204]]