Extend your N gauge "Urara" fleet with the TOMIX 98588 N Gauge JR 227-500 Series (Urara, 3 Cars) Add-on Set. These three meticulously crafted cars expand your existing 227-500 series basic set, faithfully representing the new generation of DC electric multiple units that began operating on JR West's Sanyo Main Line, Hakubi Line, Uno Line, and Honshi-Bisan Line in July 2023. While sharing core design with the Hiroshima-area 227 Series 0 Subseries, this "Urara" variant includes subtle yet precise differences in specifications, capturing the nuances of contemporary regional rail travel.
Key Features
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Renewed Front Design: Boasts a refreshed front shape, taking inspiration from the 225 Series A-Seat, 521 Series, and 323 Series for a contemporary appearance.
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New Current Collection System: Utilizes a new power collection system with silver wheels for improved electrical contact and visual appeal.
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Interchangeable Front Display: The front display unit is equipped with replaceable pre-printed parts, with extra parts provided for customization.
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Separate Fall Prevention Hood: The leading car's fall prevention hood is a distinct part, supplied with two types for both leading and coupling configurations.
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Pre-Printed Markings: The JR marks and various logo marks are pre-printed for crisp, authentic detailing.
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Prototype Accuracy: The car body side accurately reflects the prototype by not including platform status confirmation cameras.
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Newly Manufactured Lightning Arrester: Features a newly produced and replicated distinctive lightning arrester.
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Realistic LED Lighting: Head and tail lights use white LEDs, and fog lights realistically mimic an orange glow using a color prism.
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Constant Lighting with Switch: Head and tail lights, and the front display unit are equipped with a constant lighting circuit board and an ON-OFF switch for operational control.
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TN Coupler (SP): The driving cab side of the leading car is equipped with a TN coupler (SP) for secure and realistic connections.
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Selectable Car Numbers: Car numbers can be chosen using the transfer sheet included with the basic set, allowing for personalization across your extended formation.
Why Choose This?
Opting for the TOMIX 98588 JR 227-500 Series (Urara, 3 Cars) Add-on Set is an excellent decision for modelers keen on accurately building longer JR West "Urara" train formations. This set provides the necessary cars to expand your basic set, maintaining the high level of detail and smooth running performance you expect. It's a superb investment for those creating a contemporary Japanese N gauge layout and desiring a faithful, extended representation of these modern regional trains.
Product Information
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Product Code: 98588
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Gauge: N Gauge
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Model Type: DC Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) - 227-500 Series "Urara"
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Configuration: 3 Cars Add-on Set
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Vehicles Included: KUMOHA227-500, MOHA226-500, KUMOHA226-500
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Lighting: Headlights, Tail Lights (white LED), Fog Lights (orange), Front Display (white LED); all with constant lighting circuit board and ON-OFF switch.
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Couplers: TN coupler (SP) on leading car's driving cab side.
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Included Accessories: Runner parts (fall prevention hood, front display parts), hood frame.
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Compatibility: Designed to accompany a TOMIX JR 227-500 Series Basic Set. Compatible with Interior Lighting Kit Tomix 0733.
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Note: This product does not use batteries or fuel, and does not include paint. It operates by drawing power from the rails.
Complete the vibrant presence of JR West's "Urara" trains on your N gauge layout with the TOMIX 98588 N Gauge JR 227-500 Series Add-on Set. These detailed additional cars will undoubtedly enhance your modern Japanese railway scene.
