Before the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension to Tsuruga in 2024, the Hokuriku Main Line was famous for its many limited express trains, including the Thunderbird and Shirakami. After 2024, these services shortened to Tsuruga, while the Noto Kagari-bi continues as the region’s sole conventional limited express.

◆ This model features the 683 series 2000 subseries, currently running the Noto Kagari-bi service. It’s perfect for recreating pre-Shinkansen Thunderbird trains when combined with other 683 series models, and complements the Happy Line Fukui 521 series for authentic Hokuriku setups.

Composition of Trains

◆ Product Features

Features - Details

• Detailed model of the Kanazawa-based R12 3-Car Set.
• Realistic black window band, blue striping, openable front gangway, and JR West-style lightning arrestor.
• Doors positioned toward the Kanazawa end.
• Destination display stickers (from before the Hokuriku Shinkansen Tsuruga extension).

Features - Specifications

Couplers: KATO's close-coupler (hookless, with double-level electric connector) on lead cars, standard body-mounted close-couplers (with hook) on intermediate cars.

Other:

• Head-/taillights lit (on/off switch).
• Slotless motor.
• DCC-friendly.

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