The Niigata Rail Center's K Formation is a train set featuring interior dimming equipment and the ATS-P system for entry into the Tokyo metropolitan area, presented in the JNR limited express colors. It was prominent in night express operations such as the "Moonlight Echigo" between Shinjuku and Niigata, as well as the express "Noto" following the retirement of the 489 series from Kanazawa operations. The K1 formation continued to operate on services like the "Hokuetsu" limited express and "Kubikino" rapid after its retirement from the night train schedule, until its withdrawal in March 2015 when these trains were abolished.
- High-Grade (HG) specification
- Reproduces the K1 formation, known for its activity in JNR colors
- KUHA481-346 features the unit-shaped door cock characteristic of the late model
- Seats in the KUHA481-346 are reproduced in pink
- The driver's cabin of the KUHA481 features a design with the rear observation window filled in
- The MOHA484 has a body reflecting the miniature conductor's room window
- MOHA484-1057 is equipped with an AU71A cooler, while MOHA484-1088 has an AU71B cooler
- Equipped with constant-lighting circuit board for headlights, taillights, and train markers with an ON-OFF switch
- Pre-printed train markers include "Hokuetsu" while "Noto" and "Homer liner" markers are included
- Toilet tanks are pre-installed
- Car number, insignia, footsteps, and door rails are pre-printed
- Equipped with flywheel-powered system
- New electrical system and black-colored wheels adopted
- Employs M-13 motor
- Dummy coupler with cover is attached on the driver's cabin side of the leading car
- TN couplers with piping (SP) are standard on each connected face
- Compatible with interior lighting kit Tomix 0733
[Vehicles]
- KUROHA481-1028
- MOHA484-1057
- MOHA485-1057
- MOHA484-1088 (M)
- MOHA485-1088
- KUHA481-346
[Accessories]
- Runner parts: Limited express symbol mark
- Runner parts: Radio antenna, whistle
- Runner parts: Telephone antenna, assembly jig
- Runner parts: ATS transponder
- Runner parts: Train markers
- Parts: Jig for radio antenna