The express train Noto was an overnight limited express that connected Ueno and Kanazawa. The series 489 trains from Kanazawa General Train Center served for many years. In 2010 the regular Noto service ended and the train used for the service was changed to the series 485 K formation from Niigata Train Center.
Features
- High-grade (HG) specifications
- Recreates the series 489 H03 formation, which changed from Hakusan color to JNR color around 2000
- Reproduce a full 9-car formation with this product (cars 1, 4, 5, 6, and 9) together with the add-on set 97222
- Pantographs reproduce the differently shaped shoes at the front and rear of the train
- The AC lightning arrester on MOHA 488-205 is reproduced in the original thick shape to match the real vehicle
- Toilet tank installed
- H-rubber reproduced in black
- Shoe sill, door rail, car number, and some markings are pre-printed
- Pre-printed train name plate Noto included; replacement Hakuta name plate also included
- Includes Ka Home Liner and Temporary parts
- Includes ATS on-board equipment parts
- Headlights, taillights, and train name plates use a constant lighting circuit board with an ON-OFF switch
- Headlights, taillights, and train name plates light with warm white LEDs
- Train name plates illuminate in a near-white color using a color prism
- Driver’s cab side of the leading car KUHA 489-505 is equipped with a TN coupler (SP) as standard
- Each coupling end is equipped with a TN coupler (SP) with piping as standard
- New current collection system and black wheels used
- Flywheel-equipped motor with M-13 motor
- Compatible with interior lighting kit TOMIX 0733
Train set
- KUHA 489-505
- Salo 489-25
- MOHA 488-205 (M)
- MOHA 489-20
- KUHA 489-5
Accessories
- Runner parts: limited express symbol mark
- Runner parts: typhon
- Runner parts: antenna and other roof fittings
- Runner parts: ATS on-board equipment
- Runner parts: telephone antenna
- Parts: train name plate
- Runner parts: jig