Prototype Information:

Celebrate the Kuroshio limited-edition express's 60th anniversary with this special 287 Series wrapped train! The 287 Series is a DC limited express EMU developed by JR West, based on the 683 Series 4000 subseries. Featuring a bold retro-livery inspired by the iconic 381 Series Super Kuroshio, this commemorative model captures the vibrant red and yellow gradient stripes and distinctive front-end decoration with precision. With its heritage-inspired limited-time livery, it pairs perfectly with other KATO products, including the popular 10-1179S/1180 287 Series Kuroshio and the concurrently released 10-1667 KiHa 25 Series 1500 (Kisei Main Line / Sangu Line).

Model Features:

Couplers: close-coupler type without hooks (front couplers on the end cars, single-step electrical coupler parts include), body-mounted close-couplers with hooks (intermediate couplers).

Details:
• Features the commemorative anniversary livery in red and yellow gradient stripes on the sides, as well as the red bands around the headlights and taillights.
• With limited express mark, head mark, and dummy through-door rails as well as typhoon covers with precise detail on the front.
• Rounded front shape and distinctive head-/taillights.
• Pantographs use a recent style lightning arrester.
• Destination decal sheets included: “Kyoto,” “Shin-Osaka,” “Wakayama,” “Shirahama,” “Shingu,” and “Nara”, side nameplates: “Kuroshio”, “Mahoroba”.

Other:
• Head-/taillights lit, KuMoHa 287-15 includes an off switch, the headlight above the driver’s cab lights in white.
• Slotless motor.
• DCC friendly.