● Item Introduction

The Kitaguni was a famous overnight express connecting Osaka and Niigata. From 1985 onward, it was operated by the iconic 583 Series EMU and remained in service under JR until its retirement in 2013, undergoing several refurbishments and livery changes along the way.

◆ A perfect companion to other trains of the Sea of Japan Coast Line, including the highly acclaimed Series 24 Sleeper Express "Nihonkai" (Items 10-881/882), ideal for recreating classic scenes from one of Japan's most iconic overnight routes.

Composition of Trains

◆ Product Features

Details

• Reproduces the JR-era appearance after the 1997 N Renewal and second livery revision.
• Distinctive white, gray, blue, and gold color scheme
• Details incl. train radio antenna-equipped roofs, printed "Kitaguni Express" side logos.
• Newly tooled SaRoNe 581 converted from SaHaNe 581.
• Interchangeable train marks: "Kitaguni", "Raicho", "Spur", and "Spur Myoko- Shiga".
• Pantographs with snow covers and two-horn pipe-type contact shoes.

Specifications

Couplers: Body-mounted close-couplers with hooks, lead cars: dummy couplers.

Other:

• Head-/taillights, front mark lit (white LEDs).
• Slotlessmotor.
• DCC friendly.