The 583 series is a limited express AC/DC electric railcar with both sleeping and seating compartments that first appeared in 1968. Even after JR East's 583 series was removed from regular service in the 2000s following the transition to JR, a small number remained, primarily serving on special and group trains in the Tokyo and Kansai regions. Its exterior was updated with exterior changes such as the installation of a train radio antenna on the leading car and the gray paint job on the bogies and underfloor equipment. It was primarily used on the "Wakuwaku Dream" service, which ran from Akita and Aomori to Maihama on the Keiyo Line.
◆A new addition to KATO's 583 series series. As this vehicle was in service until recently, you can enjoy it alongside the various JR trains from various generations that you see around the country.
Key Features
1. The N1+N2 formation belonging to the Akita Rolling Stock Center is now available. Recreates the gray undercarriage seen from 2007 to 2015 (Heisei 19-2015).
② The KuHaNe 583 features a roof with a train radio antenna attached.
③ In addition to the roof, the bogies, undercarriage equipment, and snowplows are also depicted in the gray color seen until around 2015.
④ Recreates a different appearance from previous models, with black H-rubbers and a handle added to the crew compartment door.
⑤ The lead car has no JNR markings, but a small JR mark next to the crew compartment door is printed.
⑥ Nickname display uses convertible train marks. Includes "Wakuwaku Dream," "Aizu," "Group," and "Special."
⑦ The use of a slotless motor ensures smooth and quiet running.
⑧ The intermediate coupling section uses a body-mounted close-coupling coupler (with hook). The front section is equipped with a dummy coupler.
⑨ The pantograph has a snow cover, and the shoes have two horns to recreate the pipe-like shape.
⑩ DCC friendly.
Optional accessories sold separately.
● Clear LED interior lights (Part number: 11-211)
● Clear LED interior lights (6 cars) (Part number: 11-212)