Description
●The JR Shikoku 8000 series is a limited express direct current electric train from JR Shikoku, whose prototype appeared in 1992. It uses a controlled natural pendulum system, and is available in 5-car and 3-car formations with non-through and through leading cars, and in addition to splitting and combining 5-car + 3-car formations, they are also used individually. Mass-produced cars appeared in 1993, and large-scale interior and exterior renovation work was carried out in 2004, and further renovation work and paint changes have been carried out since 2023, and the train continues to be in service today while changing its appearance with the times.
◆A new lineup has been added to KATO's JR Shikoku-type vehicles. A lineup of 5-car sets and 3-car sets after the renovation work has been carried out. You can enjoy these trains not only in the Shikoku region, but also in Okayama Station, along with the <10-1999/2000 273 series "Yakumo"> and <10-1907/1908 227 series 500 series (Urara)>.
Main Features
・Productization of the car undergoing renewal construction work that began in 2004. 8500 series (3-car set) reproduces the specification when the pantograph was removed from around 2010.
・5-car set reproduces L4 formation, 3-car set reproduces S5 formation.
②Each leading car has head / tail lights on. Through-type leading cars 8400 / 8200 type have a light-off switch.
③Each car adopts a body-mounted close-coupling coupler without a hook. Through-type leading cars have dummy couplers. Coupler and skirt for coupling for 8400/8200 series are included.
⑤ A slotless motor is used to achieve smooth and quiet running.
⑦ Destination display stickers are included.
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