Description

The HapiLine Fukui 521 Series appeared after the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension to Tsuruga, when the former JR conventional line section between Daishoji and Tsuruga was transferred to the new third-sector railway. The trains use 521 Series two-car EMUs with a distinctive pink-based HapiLine Fukui colour scheme.

This KATO 2-car set represents the standard-colour HF11 formation. It is a useful modern regional train for layouts based around Fukui, Tsuruga and the Hokuriku area, and pairs naturally with current KATO 683 Series Thunderbird and Shirasagi stock.

Features

• 2-car set representing HF11 formation in standard HapiLine Fukui colour.
• Vivid pink-based body colour and printed HapiLine Fukui markings.
• Powered model with slotless motor for smooth, quiet running.
• Demagnetisation plate fitted.
• Headlights and tail lights fitted, with light-off switch.
• Front display fitted as "One-man Local Fukui".
• Replacement front displays included: "Rapid Tsuruga" and blank.
• Side destination displays printed in black, with destination stickers included.
• Dummy couplers fitted at the front; replacement leading-end couplers included for coupling two leading cars.
• Intermediate cars use body-mounted close couplers without hooks.
• DCC friendly.