The 289 series is a limited express DC set that was created by modifying the 683 series 2000 subseries, which had previously been used on the Limited Express Shirasagi. Major changes can be seen, such as the removal of AC equipment from the roof, the removal of equipment from the underfloor center section of the car, and changes to the window arrangement, as a result from the conversion of the Green Car into a half-compartment layout. The 289 series used on the Limited Express Kōnotori and Kinosaki consists of 4- car and 3-car formations, and they are operated in formations of up to 7 cars.

Composition of Trains

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Details

• Models the FG408 formation (basic set) and the FH302 formation (add-on set) from the Fukuchiyama Branch
• Simplified roof after the removal of AC equipment, reduced equipment and piping in pantograph area and simplified underfloor.
• The KuRoHa 288 features a half-compartment Green Car
• Newer type of lightning arrester
• Car number and seat class markings are pre-printed. Destination display stickers are included.
• The 3-car add-on set can be stored inside the bookcase of the 4-car basic set.

Specifications

Couplers:

• Lead cars: Dummy coupler
• Between cab cars with gangway doors: KATO tight-lock coupler (no hook)
• Intermediate couplings: Body-mounted tightlock coupler (with hook).

Other:

• Headlights and taillights illuminate, light switch included
• Slotless motor
• DCC-friendly.