Witness the modern elegance of JR West's Kuroshio limited express with this renewed six-car basic set of the 287 series. Introduced in March 2012 to replace the aging 381 series on services to Shirahama and Shingu, these trains brought contemporary comfort to the Nanki region. This formation captures the standard configuration linking the Kii Peninsula with Shin-Osaka and Kyoto.
Key Features
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Renewed product version of JR West's 287 series Kuroshio limited express.
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Six-car basic set recreates standard formation; combinable with add-on set 97635 for nine-car consists.
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JR logo and Green Car marks pre-printed; door steps feature pre-printed yellow stripes.
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Car numbers selectable via included transfer sheet.
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Newly designed TN couplers (SP) on leading car cab sides.
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Headlights illuminate via white LED with yellow/white color prism reproduction; tail lights use red LEDs.
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Constant lighting board with ON/OFF switch; M-13 flywheel motor.
Why Choose This
This renewed Kuroshio set delivers the sophisticated styling of JR West's contemporary limited express fleet with TOMIX's hallmark attention to operational detail. The color prism headlight reproduction accurately captures the distinctive yellow and white illumination below the cab, a signature feature of the prototype. The ability to expand to nine cars with the add-on set allows for flexible consists matching actual service patterns. For collectors focused on Kansai-region limited expresses, this model represents the modern face of service along the scenic Kii Peninsula coastline.
Product Information
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Product: TOMIX 97634 N Gauge JR 287 Series Limited Express Train (Kuroshio) Basic Set
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Scale: N-Gauge (1/150 scale)
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Formation: 6-car basic set (KUMOROHA286-0, MOHA286-0 (M), MOHA287-200, MOHA286-200, MOHA286-0, KUMOHA287-0)
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Features: TN couplers (SP); constant lighting board; color prism headlights; M-13 flywheel motor
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Includes: Transfer sheet for car numbers
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Compatibility: Accepts interior lighting kit Tomix 0734
Add this contemporary limited express to your Kansai region collection and recreate the sleek Kuroshio services linking Osaka and Kyoto with the shores of the Kii Peninsula. Its accurate detailing and expandable formation make it a versatile addition to any modern JR West roster. Secure this set today and let the Kuroshio run along your coastline.
