Product Description

This vehicle was introduced in 1967 as a daytime and nighttime express train in response to the growing demand for long-distance passenger transport during the period of rapid economic growth, while at the same time addressing the issue of how to efficiently utilize the rolling stock that needed to be provided.
They were active day and night, serving as express trains with seats during the day and as sleeper express trains at night, and at their peak they were used on day and night express trains from Kansai to Kyushu and from the Tokyo metropolitan area to Tohoku, as well as on day and night trains connecting Kansai and Hokuriku, and could be seen all over the country, from Aomori in the north to Nishi-Kagoshima in the south.
The 581 series was designed for use on DC sections as well as 60Hz AC, while the 583 series was designed for use on DC sections as well as three power sources: 50Hz and 60Hz AC.
In its later years, due to its versatility, it was used for special group trains and remained in service until 2017.
Some of the trains were also converted into local trains in Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Kyushu, and became popular means of transportation in the region.
This book is aimed at fans of model trains, and focuses on the 581 and 583 series as well as the 419 and 715 series, which have been converted into local trains. It aims to be a bible for these types of trains, covering their history from their introduction to their later years, the trains they were introduced into service, explanations of each type, formation tables, type diagrams, and history tables.


Item Size/Weight : 25.7 x 18.1 x 0.8 cm / 318g

• *Please note that the book's paper strip may not be included. Additionally, we do not offer replacements for any damage or wear to the strip.

Product Specifications

Item series

Neko Mook

Item code

028610

ISBN code

9784777028610

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