Celebrate six decades of Kuroshio service with this special edition six-car set featuring the 60th-anniversary wrapping train that began operation in July 2025. The 287 series, introduced in March 2012 to replace the aging 381s on services to Shirahama and Shingu, carries this commemorative livery along the scenic Kii Peninsula route between Kyoto and the Pacific coast.
Key Features
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Special edition 60th-anniversary wrapping train operating from July 2025.
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Six-car formation recreates standard Kuroshio consist with commemorative livery.
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JR mark and Green Car mark pre-printed; door steps feature pre-printed yellow stripes.
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Car numbers pre-printed for convenience.
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New TN coupler (SP) developed for front cab side.
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Headlights illuminate with white LEDs; tail lights with red LEDs; color prism reproduces yellow/white below-cab lighting.
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Constant lighting board with ON/OFF switch; M-13 flywheel motor.
Why Choose This
This limited release captures a moment of celebration along the Kii Peninsula, marking 60 years of Kuroshio service with a distinctive wrapping design that transforms the familiar 287 series into a rolling commemorative display. The combination of TOMIX's renewed 287 series tooling with the anniversary livery creates a unique collectible that documents JR West's tradition of marking milestones with special liveries. For enthusiasts focused on modern Kansai limited expresses, this set offers both the refined 287 series mechanism and the appeal of a time-limited wrapping that will eventually pass into railway history.
Product Information
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Product: TOMIX 97970 N Gauge JR 287 Series Express Train (Kuroshio 60th Anniversary Wrapping) 6 Cars Set
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Scale: N-Gauge (1/150 scale)
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Formation: 6-car set (KUMOROHA286-0, MOHA286-0 (M), MOHA287-200, MOHA286-200, MOHA286-0, KUMOHA287-0)
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Features: TN coupler (SP); constant lighting board; color prism headlights; M-13 flywheel motor; pre-printed numbers
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Compatibility: Accepts interior lighting kit Tomix 0734
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Prototype: Kuroshio 60th anniversary wrapping train, July 2025 onward
Secure this commemorative Kuroshio set and celebrate six decades of service along Japan's scenic Kii coastline. The special wrapping livery makes this a distinctive addition to any modern JR West collection. Order today and let this anniversary train run in honor of 60 years of Kuroshio operations.
