Race down the Boso Peninsula with this 183-0 Series limited express basic set in "Wakashio" livery. This 6-car HG formation features incandescent LED lighting, flywheel power unit, TN couplers, and connecting door parts for peak-period nine-car extensions.
Key Features
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Series 183-0 DC express train introduced 1972 (Sobu Rapid Line opening, Uchibo/Sotobo electrification)
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All units assigned to Makuhari Electric Railway Depot
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6-car mono-class formations (extended to 9 cars during peak periods via connecting doors)
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HG (High Grade) specification
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KUHA 183-0 at both ends (double plug type)
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Connecting door parts for leading car (open appearance during busy periods)
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KUHA 183-0 with jumper plugs both sides; single-cross skirt replacement part
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MOHA 183-0 with two pantographs
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Leading car snowplow (gray) - unique Makuhari Depot feature
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Roof ventilators on each car; AU71 roof cooler on MOHA 183-0 (silver)
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Constant-on circuit board with ON/OFF switch
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Incandescent LEDs (train marks lit near-white using color prisms)
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Printed "Wakashio" illustration train mark + replacement lettered "Wakashio" mark
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ATS onboard sub-parts; toilet tank installed
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Shoe rails and door rails printed
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Selectable car numbers, JNR mark, JR mark (transfer sheets included)
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Flywheel power unit with M-13 motor; black wheels; new current collection
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Dummy coupler on driver's cab side (KUHA 183-0); one TN coupler supplied for replacement
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TN coupler (SP) with piping standard on each coupling side
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Compatible with interior lighting kit Tomix 0733
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Set composition: KUHA 183-0 + MOHA 183-0(T) + MOHA 182-0 + MOHA 183-0(M) + MOHA 182-0 + KUHA 183-0
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Includes: Antenna, whistle, ATS onboard unit, limited express symbol mark, through door, front through canopy, skirt sets (odd/even), snowplow, train markings, TN coupler, jigs, transfer sheets
Why Choose This
Run the iconic "Wakashio" limited express that served Chiba's Boso Peninsula from 1972. You get incandescent LEDs, flywheel smooth operation, TN couplers, and connecting door parts. Perfect for recreating Makuhari Depot formations on the Uchibo and Sotobo Lines with nine-car peak period extensions.
Product Information
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Product: 97639 N Gauge 183-0 Series Limited Express Train (KUHA 183-0) Basic Set A 6 Cars Set
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Manufacturer: TOMIX
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Scale: N (1/150, 9mm gauge)
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Prototype: JNR/JR 183-0 Series DC limited express (Makuhari Electric Railway Depot)
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Introduced: 1972 (Sobu Rapid Line, Uchibo Line, Sotobo Line)
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Formation: 6-car mono-class (extendable to 9 cars via connecting doors)
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Lights: Incandescent LEDs with constant-on circuit board (train marks: color prism near-white)
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Motor: M-13 with flywheel power unit
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Couplers: TN coupler SP with piping (standard on coupling sides); dummy coupler on cab side
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Wheels: Black wheels with new current collection system
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Train marks included: Printed "Wakashio" illustration + replacement lettered "Wakashio"
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Optional lighting: Tomix 0733 interior lighting kit
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Includes: Runner parts (antenna, whistle, ATS onboard unit, limited express symbol mark, through door), front through canopy, skirt sets, snowplow, train markings, TN coupler, jigs, transfer sheets (car numbers, JNR mark, JR mark)
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Material: Plastic (painted finished model)
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Power: From rails (no batteries, fuel, or paint included)
This TOMIX 183-0 Series "Wakashio" basic set captures Chiba's Boso Peninsula limited express from 1972. With incandescent LEDs, flywheel motor, TN couplers, connecting door parts, and Makuhari Depot details, this 6-car HG formation delivers authentic Uchibo and Sotobo Line service.
