Experience JR West's converted 289 series limited express with this 4-car basic set featuring simplified rooftop equipment and half-compartment Green car. Slotless motor, DCC-friendly design, and factory-printed markings deliver authentic Kounotori and Kinosaki service.
Key Features
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289 Series DC limited express (converted from 683 series 2000 subseries)
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Models FG408 formation (Suita Rolling Stock Centre, Fukuchiyama Depot)
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Replaces older 381 series on Kounotori, Kinosaki, Kuroshio, and Hashidate services
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Simplified rooftop equipment (AC equipment removed; reduced piping around pantograph)
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Accurate underframe reflecting removed central car equipment
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KUHA288: half-compartment Green car with correct window pattern and interior finish
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Head/tail lights illuminated (white LEDs above driver's cab)
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KUHA288 and KUMOHA289 include off switch
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Slotless motor for smooth and quiet running
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Front gangway door parts in open position (included)
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Newer style lightning arrester (recent JR West design)
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Dummy coupler on KUHA288 leading end; electric connection cover with JR logo
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Body-mount close coupling couplers with hooks (intermediate)
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KATO close coupling type couplers without hooks (end cars with gangway)
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Factory-printed car numbers and seat markings
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Destination decal sheet included
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DCC friendly
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Compatible with interior lighting kit Kato 11-213 (11-214)
Why Choose This
Run the converted 289 series that replaced aging 381 trains on Kansai limited express routes. You get the half-compartment Green car, slotless motor, and DCC-friendly design. Perfect for modeling Kounotori and Kinosaki services with accurate rooftop and underframe detailing.
Product Information
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Product: 10-2126 N-Gauge 289 Series Kounotori/Kinosaki 4-Cars Basic Set
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Manufacturer: KATO
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Scale: N (1/150, 9mm gauge)
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Prototype: JR West 289 Series DC limited express
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Formation: FG408 (Suita Rolling Stock Centre, Fukuchiyama Depot)
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Conversion: From 683 series 2000 subseries (AC equipment removed)
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Services: Kounotori, Kinosaki, Kuroshio, Hashidate
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Set composition: 4-car basic set (FG408 formation)
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Light: White LEDs (head/tail, off switch on KUHA288 and KUMOHA289)
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Motor: Slotless motor
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Couplers: Body-mount close coupling with hooks (intermediate), KATO close coupling without hooks (end cars with gangway), dummy coupler (leading end)
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DCC: Friendly
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Optional lighting: Kato 11-213 / 11-214 interior lighting kit
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Includes: Front gangway door parts (open position), destination decal sheet
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Factory printed: Car numbers, seat markings
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Power: From rails (no batteries, fuel, or paint included)
This KATO 289 Series Kounotori/Kinosaki 4-car basic set delivers converted limited express realism. With half-compartment Green car, slotless motor, DCC-friendly design, and factory-printed markings, this formation captures JR West's Kansai region services authentically.
