The 485 series 3000 series is a limited express train that appeared in 1996 due to renewal work to the 485 series 1000 series.Vehicles located at the Niigata Rolling Stock Center were mainly used on the limited express trains "Hokuetsu" and "Inaho", as well as on rapid trains.Some trains were still active after the end of the "Hokuetsu" service in 2015, but in 2017, they finally retired from the temporary rapid train operation between Niigata and Itoigawa.
- Head / tail lights and train marks are equipped with a constantly lit board
- Head / tail lights and train marks are lit by white LEDs
- The car number is selectable and a transfer sheet is included.
- Power adopted with flywheel
- New current collection system, black wheels adopted
- M-13 motor adopted
- Compatible with Interior Lighting Kit Tomix 0733