Journey back to the Ome Line of the 1970s with this carefully assembled four-car set representing the older electric trains that served Tokyo's western suburbs until 1978. Mixing KUHA MOHA 73s with accommodation-improved MOHA 72-500s and SAHA 78s, these formations captured the transition from pre-war designs to modernized commuter stock before the line's eventual fleet renewal.
Key Features
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Four-car set recreates Ome Line formations from circa 1972 onward: KUHA79, MOHA72-500 (M), SAHA78, KUHA MOHA73.
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KUHA MOHA73 features odd-numbered modernized car with destination indicator and exposed front air piping.
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MOHA72-500 and SAHA78 represent accommodation-improved cars with aluminum sash windows; MOHA72 equipped with DT20 bogies.
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Head/tail lights and front display illuminate with bulb-colored LEDs; operation number display uses color prism for near-white illumination.
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Printed front destination signs include Tachikawa, Ome, Okutama, Musashi-Itsukaichi.
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TN coupler (SP) with piping; small TN coupler on lead car cab side.
Why Choose This
This set preserves the eclectic character of Ome Line operations during the twilight of JNR's older electric fleet, when pre-war KUHA79s ran alongside modernized and accommodation-improved cars. The ability to pair with KUHA MOHA 40 (sold separately) to create five-car rush-hour formations adds operational flexibility. For collectors focused on JNR's suburban lines or the gradual modernization of Tokyo's commuter network, this set captures a specific era when multiple generations of electric stock shared the rails, each with distinctive window configurations, bogie types, and front-end treatments.
Product Information
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Product: TOMIX 98576 N Gauge JNR 72-73 Series Commuter Train (Ome Line) 4 Cars Set
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Scale: N-Gauge (1/150 scale)
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Formation: 4-car set: KUHA79, MOHA72-500 (M), SAHA78, KUHA MOHA73
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Features: M-13 flywheel motor; bulb-colored LED illumination; color prism for operation number; TN couplers (SP)
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Includes: Obstacle remover; front display sections; ATS devices; destination sign parts; transfer sheet for car numbers
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Compatibility: Accepts interior lighting kit Tomix 0733
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Prototype Era: Ome Line, circa 1972-1978
Add this multi-generational Ome Line set to your JNR collection and recreate the visual diversity of Tokyo's western suburbs in the 1970s. From pre-war KUHA79s to accommodation-improved MOHA72s, this set captures a fascinating transition period. Secure this set today and let the older electrics of the Ome Line roll through your layout.
