雪國 – Tomix 98136 JR Diesel Train Type H100 (Senmo Line/ Hanasaki Line)

下雪的北海道我還未去過，有人說那片雪白的大地讓人無比向往。行駛釧網線及花咲線的H100列車，想像漫天飛雪的場景，我想，應該要去一次。

JR北海道H100形ディーゼルカー（釧網線・花咲線ラッピング車）(J.R. Diesel Train Type H100 (Senmo Line/ Hanasaki Line))是TOMIX於2024年12月推出的N規1:150比例鐵道模型套裝#98136，原型為JR北海道自2020年起投入服務的最新型一般用柴電動力列車「H100形DECMO」。本套裝特別收錄釧網線（H100-82）及花咲線（H100-83）兩輛具備地方特色彩繪的車輛，真實車輛由川崎重工製造，屬單節編組客運柴聯車，主要服務於北海道根室本線、釧網本線及多客期臨時列車。

H100形的誕生，旨在取代老化且維修困難的國鐵KiHa40系列，並以JR東日本GV-E400系為設計藍本，針對北海道嚴寒多雪環境進行強化。本型車採用電氣式柴聯動力系統，搭載小松製直列六缸柴油引擎（SA6D140HE-3），最大功率331kW（約450PS），以柴油發電驅動三相誘導馬達，最高時速100km/h，單車自重約42.7噸，載客量99人（座席36）。車身長20米，寬2.8米，高3.6米，採用不鏽鋼輕量化設計，並配備先進的VVVF變頻控制與耐雪制動系統。

釧網線彩繪車以釧路濕原、摩周湖、流冰及丹頂鶴為主題，花咲線則以哈瑪那斯花和雪花圖案裝飾，兩者均展現北海道自然風光。內裝部分，為兼顧觀光用途，特別設計有可拆卸北海道產木製桌板，座椅布料及吊環亦融入地方自然元素，提升乘客體驗。

模型方面，TOMIX 98136套裝高度還原車身細節，包括專屬彩繪、綠色側窗玻璃、白色LED頭/尾燈與前面顯示燈，並配備可切換標示貼紙、TN連結器（SP）、飛輪動力及M-13馬達，確保運行順暢與真實感。車輛編成為兩節單車，分別對應釧網線與花咲線主題。

H100形自投入服務以來，顯著提升北海道地方線路運能與可靠性，並因電氣式動力系統減少維修成本，提升運行效率。雖然部分乘客反映座椅較硬或座席數偏少，但列車的速度與舒適度均較前代有明顯進步。隨著H100形逐步取代舊型車輛，北海道鐵路的現代化與觀光吸引力同步提起。

Snow Country – Tomix 98136 JR Diesel Train Type H100 (Senmo Line / Hanasaki Line)

I have yet to visit snowy Hokkaido, but people often say its vast white landscapes are truly captivating. Imagining the H100 train running along the Senmo and Hanasaki lines through drifting snow makes me feel that I must experience it for myself one day.

The JR Hokkaido Type H100 Diesel Car (Senmo Line & Hanasaki Line wrapped version) is faithfully recreated in Tomix’s N scale 1:150 model set #98136, released in December 2024. The prototype is JR Hokkaido’s latest general-use diesel-electric railcar, the “H100 DECMO,” which entered service in 2020. This set features two cars, H100-82 (Senmo Line) and H100-83 (Hanasaki Line), each with regional-themed livery. The real trains are manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries and operate as single-car DMUs, mainly serving the Nemuro Main Line, Senmo Line, and as extra trains during busy seasons.

The H100 series was developed to replace the aging and hard-to-maintain JNR KiHa 40 series. Based on the JR East GV-E400 design, it has been specially reinforced for Hokkaido’s harsh, snowy climate. The train uses a diesel-electric system, powered by a Komatsu inline six-cylinder diesel engine (SA6D140HE-3), delivering up to 331 kW (about 450 PS). The diesel engine drives a three-phase induction motor, giving a maximum speed of 100 km/h. Each car weighs about 42.7 tons and accommodates 99 passengers (36 seated). The stainless steel body is 20 meters long, 2.8 meters wide, and 3.6 meters high, with advanced VVVF inverter control and snow-resistant brakes.

The Senmo Line car’s livery highlights the Kushiro Marsh, Lake Mashu, drifting ice, and red-crowned cranes, while the Hanasaki Line car features hamanasu (rugosa rose) flowers and snowflakes—both celebrating Hokkaido’s natural beauty. Inside, the cars are also tailored for tourism, with removable tables made from Hokkaido wood, seat fabrics, and hand straps featuring local motifs, enhancing the passenger experience.

As a model, the Tomix 98136 set excellently reproduces the real train’s details, including authentic livery, green-tinted side windows, white LED headlights and taillights, and illuminated destination indicators. It also comes with changeable stickers, TN couplers (SP), flywheel drive, and the M-13 motor for smooth and realistic running. The set includes two cars, each reflecting the Senmo and Hanasaki themes.

Since entering service, the H100 series has significantly improved capacity and reliability on Hokkaido’s local lines. Its diesel-electric system reduces maintenance costs and boosts operational efficiency. While some passengers have noted the seats are a bit firm and seating limited, the train’s speed and comfort are clear advances over earlier models. As the H100 gradually replaces the old fleet, it marks a major step in modernizing Hokkaido’s railways and enhancing the region’s appeal for travelers.