Kato (Japan) - N Scale - Series 683 Thunderbird Renewed 6-Car Basic Set - White/Blue/Gray with Blue Lettering (SKU 3811-101959)
Available On: August 1, 2024
The limited express trains in the JR West Kinki area have a network starting from Osaka and Kyoto to the Hokuriku, San'in, and Kinan areas. In particular, the limited express trains to Hokuriku have been famous since the days of Japan National Railways, including the Raicho. The 683 series is operated as the limited express "Thunderbird" on the Hokuriku Main Line. This type was designed as a successor to the 681 series, and debuted in 2001 to replace part of the aging 485 series. After the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen Kanazawa in 2015, it underwent a renewal, and the previous gray-based design was changed to a black and blue-based design.
In addition to adopting a slotless motor, the 683 series 0 series will be commercialized by reproducing the coupler without a hook at the top and the front safety belt hook of the through-top car. This limited express train is attracting attention with the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen at Tsuruga. Please enjoy it with various trains in the Kansai area.
◆ Product features
- 683 series 0 series ``Thunderbird'' (renewal car)
- Reproduce the black belt around the window, the blue belt on the front and sides, and the symbol mark that spans the connecting surfaces.
- Reproduce the interior chair color that was changed during the renewal. Ordinary cars are set in blue, and green cars are set in brown.
- Each car uses a body-mounted KATO coupler (no hook). Electric connection (2 stages) and coupler cover are included like Kuha 682, Kuha 683, and Kumoha 683. Dummy coupler is used at the beginning of Kuro 683
- The package of the additional set has been changed to a cosmetic case, and the contents of the additional set can also be stored in the book case of the basic set.