The 313 Series Electric Car was built since 1999 as a new standard type of JR Tokai. It runs in almost all areas of JR Tokai line. The flexibility of its operation -- such as operation with 4 cars, 4+2, 4+4, 2, etc. - results in many styles in actual service.

The scale model Series 313-3000 is now going to be renewed in new specifications and with double pantographs for the first time. The scale model is based on train consist. V9 belonging to Shizuoka rolling stock depot.

This train is a major force in regional transport operated on Iida line, Minobe Line, Gotenba Line, Tokaido Mainline, Minoakasaka branch line and Chuo mainline, etc.
The destination sign on the train is made blank so that various destinations on many lines can be put there, using the stickers supplied with the product.
Shield beam lights and destination rollsign distinctive to the former trains are reproduced.

Series 313-8000 is used to be operated mostly as “Central Liner (Reserved Seat Commuter rapid)” (on Chuo line between Nagoya and Nakatsugawa) that was terminated in 2013. The train is currently in service as normal train or rapid train like series 313 with other car Nos. It is mostly operated as rapid trains between Nagoya and Nakatusgawa and as “Home Liner Mizunami” during evening rush hour.

Kato made a N-scale model of Series 313-5000/5300 which play a central role in the transport on Tokaido line in Chukyo region. The trains belong to Ogaki electric train depot. The train is all furnished with direction-convertible cross seats inside and with dumpers outside between cars for comfortable ride during high speed run.

The 313-5300 is a train consisting of 2 cars of 313-5000. When operated as “Shinkaisoku”, a long train of as many as 8 cars can also be seen.

Series 313 are JR Tokai’s AC suburban trains which appeared in 1999.
Depending on the area, the specs varied with different car No. groups, making the main power in commuter suburban transport of JR Tokai.

The 3rd cars deployed additionally in 2006 has adopted toilets which disabled passengers in wheel chairs, equipped with a space for wheel chair and made barrier free. Besides safety equipment including backup power supply, etc. is furnished. It is also characterized by white headlights (Upper light using LED and lower lamps using HID).

 

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