Description

The 313 Series 8000 sub-series was built for the former Central Liner service, a rapid service with reserved-seat elements that operated between Nagoya and Nakatsugawa on the Chuo Main Line. The group stands out from other 313 Series trains through its silver cab front, orange accents and higher-grade interior fittings.

After transfer, these units have mainly worked local services in the Shizuoka area, including the Tokaido Main Line, Gotemba Line and Minobu Line.

This KATO set represents formation S5 of the Shizuoka Vehicle District, including the revised affiliation marking, stroller mark, distinctive side-window arrangement and roof-mounted train radio antenna.

Features

• Three-car 313 Series 8000 set in Tokaido Main Line / Shizuoka area specification.
• Silver front and orange body accents reproduced.
• Higher-grade interior character represented, reflecting the type's Central Liner origins.
• Three-part side window arrangement reproduced.
• Two seat-display windows per side printed with a white background.
• Stroller mark reproduced beneath the wheelchair mark on Kuha 312.
• Roof train-radio antenna fitted above the cab area.
• Slotless motor for smoother, quieter running.
• No traction tyres, allowing consideration for coupled operation.
• KATO close coupler fitted to the front; two-stage electrical jumper parts included.
• Body-mounted close couplers used between cars.
• Headlights, taillights and front display light up, with light-off switch.
• Front display printed as 'Local / Shizuoka'. Replacement 'Local / Hamamatsu' display parts included.
• Destination display stickers and priority-seat stickers included.
• DCC friendly.