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Kato (Japan) - N Scale - KIHA 283 "OKHOTSK/TAISETSU" 4-Car Passenger Set - Blue/Black/Red (SKU 3811-101895)

Available On: April 1, 2024

 

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● Item Introduction

Series KIHA283 is the pendulum express diesel train which made the debut as "Super Ozora" (Sapporo - Kushiro) in 1997. Sporting 130 kms/h operational maximum speed, it significantly shortened the time to travel between Sapporo and Kushiro from 4 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes.

While traveling as "OKHOTSK/TAISETSU", it does not use the pendulum mechanism, operated in a 3-car consist (or 4-car consist with relatively more passengers).

 

Composition of Trains

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◆ Product Features

The scale model produced this time does not incline on curves like the prototype to enable enjoying run in a short consist just like the real train.

  • A new structure is produced, that is not installed with pendulum mechanism on curves like the prototype.
  • Head/taillights turn on. Headmark "OKHOTSK in Japanese" is attached. A white LED is employed for the lighting unit.
  • Tight body-mounted couplers with hook are adopted.
  • Accessories: Rooftop details, headmarks for exchange "OKHOTSK in English, TAISETSU in Japanese & English", Destination display stickers

 


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