[Product introduction]
- The limited express AC/DC train 581 series, which appeared in 1967 as the world's first dual-use sleeper/seat train, was renewed in 1968 with the completion of double-tracking and electrification work on the Tohoku Main Line. In 2010, improvements were made to the 583 series for both 50 and 60 Hz, which corresponded to the 50 Hz alternating current in the eastern Japan region. The daytime limited express [Hatsukari] and the night sleeping limited express [Hakutsuru] [Yuzuru] began to be active between Ueno and Aomori.
- KATO will commercialize the 583 series sleeper express train, which can be called the definitive edition, following the legendary collection 581 series that was released last year and was well received. We will deliver a lineup that can reproduce various formations in Tohoku and Kansai at the time of the timetable revision in October 1978.
-Currently, it remains at JR East's Akita Rolling Stock Center and has a set configuration that can reproduce the existing 6-car train that is active in group trains, etc., so it can be enjoyed by a wide range of generations from the JNR era to JR.
[Introduction of actual car]
- The 581 series is the world's first limited express AC/DC train for both sleepers and seats that appeared in 1967. In the following year, 1968, with the completion of double-tracking and electrification work on the Tohoku Main Line, it was newly improved as a 50/60Hz compatible vehicle that also supports 50Hz AC in the eastern Japan region, and the 583 series appeared. is.
- The daytime limited express [Hatsukari] and the overnight sleeper limited express [Hakutsuru] [Yuzuru] began operation between Ueno and Aomori on the Tohoku and Joban lines. In 1970, the Kuhane 583, which was equipped with a large-capacity motor generator and increased capacity, also appeared, and was active as a day and night limited express on the Sanyo, Hokuriku, and Kyushu lines. -After that, it was also used for seasonal trains and night expresses, and some formations were repainted and modified to other formats.
-The operation gradually decreased with the division and privatization of JNR, and in recent years it belonged to JR East's Akita Vehicle Center and was active in group trains, etc., but it was operated in April 2017. The group train [Sayonara 583 series] was the last active.
[Specification change information (2022/12/2)]
-From the 2023 reproduction, we will unify the expression of car number sabo/type sabo with various 581 series products (10-1354 etc.).
・ Car number sabo: [white background] printed → no printing ・ Sticker compatible
・ Type Sabo: [Express] Printed → No print ・ Sticker compatible
- Comes with car number sabo / type sabo sticker
*The product image is the 2023 product.
[Product Features Description]
1. The popular 583 series limited express AC/DC train has been newly commercialized with a new mold. Have a train organization of the heyday at hand.
2. The glamorous era of Japanese National Railways in the mid-1970s. Various train names such as [Hatsukari], [Yuzuru], [Raicho], and [Meisei] can be reproduced.
3. Seats in the car reproduce the state of a night sleeper. By removing the middle bed part, it is possible to reproduce the seat condition during the daytime.
4. The newly introduced Kuhane 583 and Mohane 582 faithfully reproduce the appearance different from the 581 series, such as window arrangement and roof ventilator arrangement, with new molds.
5. The top car Kuhane 583 reproduces the features such as the tie-on cover for cold climates.
The dummy coupler at the top is set with the coupler cover attached.
6. The roof cooler is a separate part. The push-in type ventilator is arranged in a straight line, reproducing the atmosphere on the roof that is different from the 581 series.
Different from the 7.581 series, the embedded door side pickpocket is also faithfully reproduced.
8. Equipped with a train mark conversion device on the front of the top car. Select [Hatsukari] [Hakutsuru] [Morning Star] [Thunderbird] (Illustration type).
Separately, a set of train mark conversion devices (two types of letters and illustrations) corresponding to the 583 series and 581 series will be released at the same time.
9. The side direction curtain and car number correspond to the attached sticker. Side type Sabo is printed with [Express]. The ★★ sleeper mark is also printed.
10. Reproduce the [Circulation waste disposal device] under the floor of the toilet part at the end of the car. New setting under the floor of the toilet section.
11. The coupler is standard equipped with a body-mounted KATO coupler expansion and contraction type in the middle part. Reproduce the actual connecting part.
12. The power is equipped with a flywheel-equipped dynamic unit that has a reputation. Realizes powerful running with 13-car full formation.
13. As for the package, the basic set is a bookcase (6-car type). Both 3-car and 2-car add-on sets come in foam insoles and come in decorative paper boxes.
[583 series set configuration]
Car No. 1 Kuhane 583-21 + Car No. 2 Mohane 582-96P + Car No. 3 Mohane 583-96 + Car No. 4 Mohane 582-83-MP + Car No. 5 Mohane 583-83 + Car No. 6 Salo 581-7 + Car No. 7 Sashi 581-28 + Car No. 8 Mohane 582-98P + Car No. 9 Mohane 583-98 + Car No. 10 Mohane 582-98P + Car No. 11 Mohane 583-98 + Car No. 12 Sahane 581-46 + Car No. 13 Kuhane 583-17
* When reproducing the 13-car train at its peak, use 2 sets of 2-car add-on sets.
[set content]
- 4973-2 Salo 581-7
- 4976-2 Sashi 581-28
- 4972-3 Sahane 581-46
* This set does not include the top car and power car.
- With destination display sticker
[Related optional parts]
- Interior light: 11-211 (11-212) LED interior light clear (6 cars)
11-213 (11-214) LED interior light clear (bulb color) (6 cars)
- Train mark conversion device: 11-326 Train mark conversion device for 581 series and 583 series (character)
11-327 Train mark conversion device for 581 and 583 series (illustration)
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )