I'm not sure about that particular model, but you can buy secondhand KiHa 40 Series DMUs (a very similar model) for just $10,000! That's 1/50th the cost of a normal city bus!https://twitter.com/simonsarris/status/938826499473461248 …
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Replying to @380kmh
That's very affordable. This is going in the 5 year plan. I wonder if its possible to use the Milford -> Nashua tracks and do this basically as a very expensive publicity stunt for NH commuter rail.
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Replying to @simonsarris
one problem tho: the gauge is incorrect (most Japanese trains are 1067mm vs the USA's 1435mm) The trains would need to be partially rebuilt to run on US tracks
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Replying to @simonsarris
don't let that deter you! Japan has had a couple of past situations where they had to create 1435mm versions of 1067mm trains...two examples shown here, can you tell them apart?pic.twitter.com/RlNNJk8cRK
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Replying to @380kmh
I do think there would be serious value even if only as a publicity stunt for such a thing, if its doable for less than 30K.
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I agree--and at 30K it's still VERY cheap for something transit-related
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