The series 283 is a pendulum-type limited express train of JR West that appeared in 1996 as 'Super Kuroshio (Ocean Arrow)', connecting Shin-Osaka and Shingu / Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture.
Equipped with a controlled natural pendulum that is more stable than the conventional 381 series, it is possible to run at +35km/h on the Kisei Main Line, which has many small curve sections, realizing improved comfort and reduced travel time.
The top car has two types of top designs, a non-penetrating type, and a penetrating type. The non-penetrating type is a streamlined panorama green car with a sense of speed like a dolphin.
- Prototype is basic set: HB601 configuration, Add-on set: HB631 configuration, 9-car set: HB602 configuration + HB632 configuration.
- Precisely reproduces the speedy style, including the dolphin-like streamlined panorama green car and refreshing coloring.
- Reproduce the smoked side continuous window with a sense of unity with the side of the car body
-The pantograph reproduces the form of a single horn
- Equipped with KATO's unique pendulum mechanism that tilts the car body inside the curve
- Smoother and quieter running is achieved by adopting a slotless motor.
- Headlights/taillights lit. The headlight adopts a light bulb color LED. Both penetrating leading cars (KUHA 282/283) have a light switch
- Intermediate connecting part・Penetration type head car front adopts body mount close coupler (without hook). KUHA 282 / 283 front part prepares obstacle deflector for appearance and obstacle deflector for connection
- Destination display sticker included
- 9-car set: 6-car book case x 2, 6-car basic set: 6-car book case, 3-car add-on set: 3-car book case. The contents of the 3-car add-on set can be stored in the 9-car set book case.
- MOHA 283 and MOHA 283-200, which are 3-car attached trains, can incorporate the 28-284 283 series attached power unit released by Hobby Center Kato.
- DCC friendly
- Compatible with interior lighting kit Kato 11-213 (Kato 11-214)