Description

The KiHa 181 Series continued in JR West limited express service on non-electrified routes into the early 2000s. This 3-car set is aimed at the shorter Sanin-area formations used on services such as Oki, Kunibiki and Isokaze.

It can be used on its own as a compact limited express formation, or combined with other KiHa 181 sets for a wider variety of JR West services.

Features

• 3-car JR West KiHa 181 Series set with "Oki" headmark fitted.
• Represents Goto General Rolling Stock area cars around 1998.
• JNR limited express colour scheme with JR marks reproduced.
• Recreates later JR West details including removed tablet catcher, train radio antenna, blocked emergency doors and large-window gangway doors.
• KiHa 180 reproduces reduced-size side windows beside the passenger doors after conductor compartment changes.
• 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 Kunibiki, Isokaze, Inaba, Hamakaze, Asashio and blank.
• Side display/sign stickers included.
• DCC friendly.