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KATO N Scale 883 Series "Sonic" 30th Anniversary Edition 7-Car Set

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Original price $277.00
Original price $277.00 - Original price $277.00
Original price $277.00
Current price $235.00
$235.00 - $235.00
Current price $235.00
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Condition: New

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Unopened, unused items may be returned within 30 days. Consignment, pre-owned, and final-sale items are not eligible for returns.

Main Features

ā— 883 Series "Sonic" 30th Anniversary Wrapping 7-Car Set
- This product reproduces the AO-1 formation belonging to the Oita Vehicle Center, which received 30th-anniversary wrapping from April 2025. - Beautifully reproduces
the deep metallic blue exterior after the renewal work, the 30th-anniversary logo placed in various parts of the body, and the catchphrase displayed on both leading cars.
ā— Reproduces the front cover of the first-generation car, which differs from conventional products, and the fog lamp in the center of the front with lighting.
ā— Equipped with KATO's unique body tilting mechanism that reproduces the inward tilt of the car body when passing through curves, just like the actual train.
ā— Headlights and taillights light up. Headlights are reproduced in white, and fog lights in yellow.
ā— Equipped with the reliable GM-5 motor power unit. Stable running is possible.
ā— The undercarriage and bogies are expressed in blue-gray, and the couplers are black.
ā— KATO close-coupling couplers with jumper pipes are used for the intermediate car connections.
ā— Destination display stickers included.
ā— The 883 series debuted in 1995 with the aim of speeding up and improving service on the Nippo Main Line. It was JR Kyushu's first tilting train and Japan's first AC tilting train for commercial use. A distinctive feature is that the design of the front differs depending on the year of manufacture. Since 2005, the trains have undergone renewal work and have been unified with the current metallic blue exterior. In 2025, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of its debut, the first train set (AO-1) was given a commemorative wrapping and is currently in operation for a limited time until the end of the year.

ā—† Among the 883 series trains that operate as the "Sonic" limited express, we will be producing a model of the AO-1 train set, which features 30th-anniversary commemorative wrapping, from the first-generation train with three illuminated fog lights, which differs from conventional products. The 30th-anniversary logos placed in various locations and the fog lights in the center of the front are reproduced. This product can be enjoyed in conjunction with a wide range of other train products that operate in the Kyushu region, including the popular "10-2090 787 series '36 plus 3'", "10-1540 787 series <Around the Kyushu>", and "10-1952 885 series (2nd generation) <Around the Kyushu>".
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Returns & Warranty Policy

Most unopened, unused products may be returned within 30 days of purchase in their original packaging with proof of purchase.

Defective, damaged, or missing-part items must be reported within 7 days. Items must include the original packaging and proof of purchase.

Defective NEW products from the following manufacturers must be returned directly to the manufacturer for repair or replacement:

Kato, Bachmann US, Atlas

Incorrectly shipped items must be reported within 7 days. For shipping damage, please retain the original box and packaging for the shipping claim. Shipping charges are non-refundable unless we shipped the incorrect item.

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Consignment & Pre-Owned

All consignment and pre-owned items are sold ā€œas isā€ and are final sale. No returns, refunds, or exchanges. Please review all photos, descriptions, and condition details before purchasing.

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