Description
The 681 series was JR West's first limited express train, with its prototype debut in 1992 as a successor to the 485 series, which served on limited express trains connecting the Kansai, Tokai, and Hokuriku regions. While the prototype consisted of nine through-car formations, the production version was split into six-car and three-car formations, allowing for separation and coupling. Changes in direction and formation have been made over time and with the trains involved. The current remaining trains, used for adding to the "Thunderbird" service, have undergone modifications and refreshes, including the removal of the conductor's compartment and the widening of some doors for barrier-free access. They feature the same livery as the refurbished 683 series.
Introducing a new addition to the KATO "Thunderbird" limited express line. This is the refurbished 681 series, still in use as an add-on train. It's recommended as a coupling partner for the currently popular 683 series "Thunderbird" trains. Together with the 10-2142/2143 683 series 4000 series "Thunderbird" (renewed car) scheduled for release at the same time, you can enjoy a 12-car formation just like the real thing.
Main Features
② Moha 681-300, which has had the conductor's room removed to give it a larger passenger compartment, and Kuha 681-200, which has had its passenger doors enlarged, are newly reproduced.
③ Black stripes around the windows, blue stripes on the front and sides, and the symbol mark spanning the coupling surface are reproduced.
④ Underfloor equipment at the end of each car is reproduced.
⑤ Open front through door parts are included.
⑦ Head/tail lights light up (using warm white LEDs).
⑧ The leading car coupling section uses a KATO close-coupled coupler (without hook). Electric coupler (2 stages) is included.
⑨ The intermediate coupling section comes standard with a bogie-mounted close-coupled coupler (with hook).
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