KATO 10-2152 N-Gauge 681 Series Shirasagi 6 Cars Set

Race across the Hokuriku region with this 681 Series Shirasagi limited express from Nagoya to Tsuruga. This 6-car set features the petite cafeteria removed, GM-5 motor, warm white LED lighting, and newly produced SAHA681-300 for authentic post-2015 JR West service.

Key Features

• JR West 681 Series Shirasagi limited express (Nagoya to Tsuruga, formerly to Kanazawa)

• Formations W14 and V41 from Suita General Rolling Stock Center, Kyoto Branch

• Current operations: Post-Hokuriku Shinkansen extension (2015 reassignments from Thunderbird and Hakutaka)

• Newly produced SAHA681-300 car 4 (petite cafeteria removed, replaced with service room and conductor room)

• KuMOHA681 and KUHA680 window frames in gray (gray area below front windows of KuMOHA681 reproduced)

• Underfloor equipment reproduced at each car end

• Motor cars (positions 3, 6, 8) feature disc brake wheels

• Seat molding colors reproduce real train interior image

• Body-mounted tightlock couplers without hooks (through end cars)

• Front end electrical connector and coupler cover included

• Front end through door parts for open door display

• GM-5 motor

• Truck-mounted tightlock couplers with hooks on powered trucks

• Headlights and tail lights illuminate with warm white LEDs (except car 7)

• Destination display stickers included

• Compatible with interior lighting kit Kato 11-213 (11-214)

Why Choose This

Run the iconic Shirasagi limited express that connects Nagoya to the Hokuriku coast. You get the newly tooled SAHA681-300, GM-5 motor, warm white LEDs, and authentic post-2015 modifications. Perfect for modeling JR West limited express services alongside Thunderbird and Hakutaka formations.

Product Information

• Product: 10-2152 N-Gauge 681 Series Shirasagi 6 Cars Set

• Manufacturer: KATO

• Scale: N (1/150, 9mm gauge)

• Prototype: JR West 681 Series limited express Shirasagi

• Operating region: Chubu / Hokuriku (Nagoya - Maibara - Tsuruga)

• Depot: Suita General Rolling Stock Center, Kyoto Branch

• Formations: W14 and V41

• Era: Post-2015 Hokuriku Shinkansen extension

• Set composition: KURO681-2 + SAHA680-4 + MOHA681-3 + SAHA681-302(M) + SAHA680-3 + KUMOHA681-502

• Special feature: SAHA681-300 (car 4) with cafeteria removed

• Lights: Warm white LED headlights and tail lights (except car 7)

• Motor: GM-5 motor

• Couplers: Body-mounted tightlock without hooks (through end), truck-mounted tightlock with hooks (powered trucks)

• Includes: Roof equipment x1, AC lightning arrester x1, whistle cover x1, destination display sticker x1, electrical coupler (2-stage) x1, front door parts x1 set, coupler cover, off-switch driver

• Optional lighting: Kato 11-213 / 11-214 interior lighting kit

• Material: Plastic (painted finished model)

• Power: From rails (no batteries, fuel, or paint included)

This KATO 681 Series Shirasagi 6-car set captures JR West's post-2015 limited express from Nagoya to Tsuruga. With newly tooled SAHA681-300, GM-5 motor, warm white LEDs, and authentic Thunderbird/Hakutaka reassignment details, this set delivers premier Hokuriku region service for your N-gauge layout.