Description

The KiHa 181 Series was a JNR-era limited express diesel train that continued to work important non-electrified routes after the formation of JR. JR West examples were used on Sanin and cross-mountain services including Hakuto, Oki, Inaba, Kunibiki, Isokaze, Hamakaze and Asashio.

This KATO 5-car set represents JR West KiHa 181 vehicles allocated to the Kyoto General Driving Office around 1996, in JNR limited express colours with JR markings.

Features

• 5-car KiHa 181 Series set with "Hakuto" headmark fitted.
• Represents Kyoto General Driving Office cars around 1996.
• JNR limited express colour scheme with JR marks reproduced.
• KiHa 181 details include removed tablet catcher, train radio antenna, blocked emergency doors and large-window intermediate gangway doors.
• ATS-P roof piping reproduced on the KiHa 181.
• Silver front limited express emblem.
• Black H-rubber window frames.
• Powered model with slotless motor for smooth, quiet running.
• Headlights, tail lights and illuminated train name board fitted, using white LEDs, with light-off switch.
• Body-mounted KATO couplers used at front and intermediate positions; electric coupler included for the KiHa 181 front end.
• Replacement headmarks included for Inaba, Hamakaze, Asashio and blank.
• Side display/sign stickers included.
• DCC friendly.