This fully revamped product recreates the train's heyday as an express train around 1975.
Features include the covered typhoon on the lead car and the inclusion of SaHa 455 cars, characteristic of the 475 series that served the Hokuriku region.
Features the round pedestal voltage detector antenna mounted on the roof of the lead car.
Accurately recreates the body with passenger doors equipped with steps and the rooftop wiring unique to AC/DC electric trains.
Moha 474-16 recreates the early model with three rows of louvers under the pantograph, while the other Moha 474s feature six rows on each side for air conditioning.
Beautifully recreates the standard livery of JNR-era AC/DC express electric trains, with a red No. 13 (azuki bean color) body and cream No. 4 stripe.
A slotless motor ensures smooth and quiet running. Snap-on bogies are used.
Both the lead and intermediate cars are equipped with body-mounted close-coupling couplers (without hooks) for new-performance electric trains.
Separate body supports can also be attached as desired.
Leading cars No. 1, 9, and 12 have headlights/taillights and front display lights (with switch to turn them off).
All leading cars except car No. 1 (KuHa 455-60) and car No. 12 (KuMoHa 475-16) come with front lights already installed.
A front light can be installed on KuHa 455-60 as desired. The front display is printed with "Express".
Selectable headmarks are included.
Wide: "Tateyama" and "Yunokuni", Narrow: "Tateyama", "Yunokuni", "Kuzuryu". A replacement front display (plain) and destination display stickers featuring side destination signs and car signs are included.
[Product Configuration and Example Formations]
Kuha 455-60
Moha 474-41 (M)
KuMoha 475-41
KuHa 455-19
Moha 474-16
KuMoha 475-16
*This model train is powered by the rails. No batteries are required for running, lighting, or other functions.
*This product does not include batteries.
*This product does not require fuel.
*This product does not include fuel.
*This product does not include paint.
This product is a fully revamped version of the 475 series express "Tateyama/Yunokuni," which connected Kansai and Hokuriku during the Japan National Railways era.
Recreates the distinctive features of the 475 series that served in the Hokuriku region, such as the covered typhoon on the leading car and the formation incorporating the SaHa 455.
Recreate a variety of formations, including express, rapid, and local trains, seen during the 475 series' heyday. You can enjoy driving the 485 series "Raicho" express train, which connects Kansai and Hokuriku, and the 10 series "Noto" sleeper express train.
