{"product_id":"kato-n-110-2142-jr-683-4000-series-thunderbird-renewal-color-4-car-train","title":"Kato N 10-2142 10-2149 JR 683-4000 Series 'Thunderbird' (Renewal Color) 4-car Train + Kato Series 681 'Thunderbird' (Renewal Cars) 3 Cars Add-on Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Series 683-4000 used on the Thunderbird limited express is a group of fixed 9-car trainsets built from 2009 to 2011. Unlike the Series 681 and Series 683-0, these sets feature front end gangway doors on both cab cars (the KURO 683 was prepared for this feature) and a single-arm pantograph, giving them a distinctive appearance. An offset collision protection structure is adopted for improved safety and can be seen on the end faces. A renewal in 2015 updated the exterior from the previous gray-based design to a black and blue color scheme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Modeled on B35 formation of the Suita General Rolling Stock Office Kyoto Branch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Recreates black window surrounds, blue front and side stripes, and the symbol mark that spans the coupling faces\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- The AC\/DC electric train pantograph detail is faithfully reproduced; insulators are separate white parts\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Underfloor equipment shapes reproduce differences from the 0 and 2000 subseries\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Uses the newer type surge arrestor recently seen on JR West rolling stock\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Front gangway door parts included in an open-door state\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- End faces reproduce the offset collision protection structure\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Slotless motor provides smooth and quiet running\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Car 1 front (KuRo 683-4500) is equipped with a dummy coupler representing the coupler cover; reproduces the electric connection cover with JR mark seen on recent JR West trains\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Car 9 front (MOHA 683-5500) and intermediate car coupling faces come standard with body-mount close couplers (hookless)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Headlights and tail lights illuminate. MOHA 683 includes a light-off switch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Destination decal sheets included, covering destinations before the Hokuriku Shinkansen Tsuruga opening so you can recreate your preferred era\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- DCC friendly\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe series 681 was introduced in 1992 as JR West's first limited express electric multiple unit, developed as a successor to series 485 trains that served limited expresses between the Kansai\/Tokai region and the Hokuriku region. The prototype appeared as a 9-car through formation, while production sets were built as 6-car and 3-car sets so they could be separated and joined in service. Over time sets were reversed and reorganized; some remaining sets used as Thunderbird augment trains have been modified with the conductor's compartment removed, some doors widened for barrier free access, and received refresh work and repainting to match the renewed series 683 color scheme.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for combining with the 683 Series “Thunderbird” to recreate the powerful 12-car formation connecting Osaka and Kanazawa!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Faithful reproduction of the MOHA681-300 with the conductor's compartment removed and expanded passenger space.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Newly reproduced KUHA681-200 with enlarged passenger door.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Accurate reproduction of the black window surround, blue front and side banding, and the symbol mark that spans the coupling faces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Underfloor equipment at each car end reproduced in detail.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Front end through-gangway door parts included to represent the open door state.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Destination decal sheet included. Destinations from before the Hokuriku Shinkansen Tsuruga opening are provided so you can reproduce your preferred era.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Head and tail lights light up using warm white LEDs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Lead car coupling uses KATO close-coupling type without hooks. Two-stage electrical connector included.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Intermediate couplings use truck-mounted close-coupling type couplers with hooks as standard.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Compatible with interior lighting kit Kato 11-213 (11-214)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52428517081368,"sku":"IC-381-102142","price":335.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/7023\/4136\/files\/kato-n-10-2142-2149-jr-683-4000-series-thunderbird-renewal-color-4-car-train-681-cars-3-add-on-set-locomotives-171.jpg?v=1784679246","url":"https:\/\/ictrainsandhobbies.com\/products\/kato-n-110-2142-jr-683-4000-series-thunderbird-renewal-color-4-car-train","provider":"InterCity Trains and Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}