The 485 series 1000 series, introduced in 1976, featured an enhanced cold-weather and snow-resistant structure for reliable operation in the Tohoku region. During the JNR era it ran as a 12-car set that included a dining car and was mainly used on the Ou Main Line for the limited express trains Tsubasa and Yamabato. This high-grade HG add-on set faithfully reproduces the 485 series 1000 series from the JNR era.
- High-grade (HG) specification, detailed reproduction of the 485 series 1000 series from the JNR period
- Add-on set includes the early model SARO 481-1000
- Combine this product with the 97246 basic set to recreate a 9-car configuration; combine further with the 97249 add-on set C and 9021 SASHI 481 to recreate a full 12-car configuration
- Intermediate cars reproduce the early model without handrails at the car ends
- Roof reproduced in gray for authentic appearance
- Toilet tank installed
- H-rubber reproduced in gray
- Shoe sills and door rails are printed for fine detail
- Selectable car numbers; transfer sheets included for customization
- TN coupler (SP) with piping is standard equipment
- New current collection system and black wheels are used
- Flywheel-equipped power unit with M-13 motor for smooth operation
Train set composition:
- MOHA 484-1000 (Early Model) (T)
- MOHA 485-1000 (Early Model)
- MOHA 484-1000 (Early Model) (M)
- MOHA 485-1000 (Early Model)
- SARO 481-1000 (Early Model)
Accessories:
- Transfer sheet with car numbers and markings for customization