Series 381 Express Shinano started as the world-first pendulum express in 1973 on Chuo Main Lines, and in 1988 it was operated as a 6-car “Panorama Shinano” express train including the newly developed panorama-view first-class top-car KURO 381 10, winning a good reputation.
Features
- Series 381 Series 100 [Kuroshio]
- Reproduces the form after the heyday of 1989 (1989) after JR conversion
- JR radio antenna equipment, black H rubber, washroom window closed, no JNR mark, with JR mark display
- Accurately reproduces the specifications of the 100 series, such as the underfloor of the 100 series lead car that is different from the 0 series, and the underfloor equipped with a waste disposal device
- Reproduces the pantograph underframe with a snow-resistant cover
- Intermediate The coupler at the connecting part adopts a body mount close connection type (with hook)
・Headlight / taillight lighting
・The first car adopts a conversion type train mark. Includes 4 types: "Kuroshio", "Yakumo", "Kinosaki", and "Kounotori".
- Uses a slotless motor for even smoother and quieter running.
- Destination display on the side corresponds to each train's nickname. Comes with a sticker that includes a side destination display
・Equipped with KATO's unique body pendulum mechanism that reproduces the car body tilting inward when passing a curve, just like the actual car
・ DCC friendly can be stored. A 9-car full formation can be stored in one bookcase.
- Accessories: 6-car basic set: destination display sticker, conversion driver
- Series 381 100 grade upgrade sticker & train mark set (Hobby Center Kato product)
・Train mark for 2 cars: ``Hanwa Liner'', ``Yamatoji Liner'', ``Mahoroba'', ``Shinano (illustration)''
・Seal (contents matching the train name of the above train mark) 1 sheet
① Side destination display: Tennoji ⇔ Wakayama, Osaka ⇔ Kamo, Shin-Osaka ⇔ Nara, Nagoya, Nagano 2.
Car number
3. Limited express Sabo: reserved seats, non-reserved seats, limited express
4. Green car mark: Kuha 381 remodeled green car Kuro 381 is posted near the boarding door , small green car mark
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