Mourn the passing of a Shikoku express with TOMIX's Special Project KIHA 185 Series Sayonara Muroto 2-car set, honoring the service discontinued on March 14, 2025. The KIHA185-12 features side wrapping from the former "Island Express Shikoku II," while the pair represents the Tokushima to Mugi route's final diesel express. An 8-page booklet with rare photos traces the Muroto's legacy from its limited express days.
Key Features
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N Gauge 1/150 scale 2-car set of KIHA 185 Series (KIHA185-12(M) + KIHA185-1014).
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Commemorates Muroto express service discontinued March 14, 2025.
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KIHA185-12 reproduces side wrapping from former "Island Express Shikoku II."
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Pre-printed train marks include "Muroto" and "Home Express Anan."
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Head/tail lights and train marks illuminated with bulb-color LEDs on constant lighting circuit.
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Car numbers pre-printed.
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TN coupler (SP) on front car driver's cab side.
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Flywheel-equipped power system with M-13 motor.
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Silver-colored wheels with new current collection system.
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Compatible with interior lighting kit Tomix 0733.
Why Choose This
Shikoku rail fans will treasure this farewell set as the final salute to the Muroto express, which connected Tokushima to Mugi until March 2025. The KIHA185-12's "Island Express Shikoku II" side wrap adds historical livery interest, while the included 8-page photo booklet offers rare documentation of the service's evolution. TOMIX's bulb-color LED lighting and flywheel motor deliver operational refinement. Preserve the memory of a regional express.
Product Information
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Manufacturer: TOMIX
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Product Number: 97974
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Scale: N Gauge (1/150)
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Series: KIHA 185 Series Diesel Express Car
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Special Project: Sayonara Muroto
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Formation: 2-car set (KIHA185-12(M) + KIHA185-1014)
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Route: Tokushima to Mugi
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Service: Muroto express (discontinued March 14, 2025)
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Features: "Island Express Shikoku II" side wrap, pre-printed train marks
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Lighting: Bulb-color LED head/tail lights and train marks with constant lighting circuit
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Motor: Flywheel-equipped M-13 motor
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Couplers: TN coupler (SP) on lead car
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Power Collection: Silver wheels with new system
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Interior Lighting Compatibility: Tomix 0733
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Includes: 8-page photo booklet (Muroto legacy), train mark runner parts, hood frames, transfer sheet
Secure this farewell edition of the Muroto express before it disappears from Shikoku's rails. The included photo booklet and "Island Express" side wrap make this set a historical keepsake. Order your TOMIX special project set today and honor the KIHA 185's final scheduled service.
