[Product introduction]
- The 381 series, which started operation as the world's first pendulum type limited express train in 1973 (Showa 48) on the limited express [Shinano].
- In October 1978, the limited express [Kuroshio] was electrified at the time of electrification between Wakayama and Shingu on the Kisei Main Line, and the 100 series with a non-penetrating front car appeared.
- The 381 series was active in the Kishu region for a long time, but since 1982 it has expanded its field of activity to the [Yakumo] on the Hakubi Line and Sanyo Main Line, and at the end of the period, it was also in the Kita Kinki area. It was transferred to [Kounotori] [Kinosaki] and was also operated.
-From this product, a slotless motor is adopted for the power unit, allowing you to enjoy smoother and quieter driving performance.
-In addition, the pantograph frame will be covered with a snowproof cover, the basic set will be changed to a 9-car book case, and the add-on set will be changed to a paper box.
- Along with that, the specifications, product numbers, retail prices, and JAN codes will change.
[Product Features]
-Reproduce the form after the transition to JR in 1989 (1989) in its heyday
- JR radio antenna equipped, black H rubber, washroom window closed, no JNR mark, JR mark displayed, reproducing the typical JR era form
- Accurately reproduces the specifications of the 100 series, such as the underfloor of the leading car that is different from the 0 series and the underfloor equipped with a waste disposal device.
- Reproduce pantograph underframe with snow cover
- The coupler at the intermediate connection part adopts a body mount close connection type (no hook)
- Headlight/Taillight ON
- The top car adopts a convertible train mark. Includes 4 types: [Kuroshio] [Yakumo] [Kinosaki] [Stork]
- Use of a slotless motor realizes even smoother and quieter running performance
- The side destination display comes with a sticker that includes the side destination display corresponding to each train nickname.
-Equipped with KATO's unique pendulum mechanism that reproduces the car body tilting inward when passing a curve, just like the actual car.
- DCC friendly
- A 3-car add-on set can be stored in the bookcase of the 6-car basic set. 9-car full formation can be stored in one book case
[set content]
- Kuha 381-126
- Moha 380-61
- Moha 381-61(M)
- Moha 380-63
- Moha 381-63
- Kuha 381-125
[accessories]
- Destination display sticker
- conversion driver
[Related optional parts]
- 11-211/212 LED interior light clear / (6 cars included)
- 28-184 Series 381 Series 100 Grade Up Sticker & Train Mark Set (Product handled by Hobby Center Kato)
[Related product]
- 10-1777/1778 Series 381 [Yakumo] (renewal organization)
- 10-1809 Series 115 300 series Shonan color (Okayama train depot)
- 20-852/853 M1 endless track basic set / M2 endless track basic set with siding
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )