- Commercialized a prototype of a panoramic green car built around 1988.
- Accurately reproduce the black underfloor, large JR mark on the side, and gray H rubber that were seen at the time of appearance
- KUHA 381 is a prototype in the 0s. Revised the shape of the front to reproduce a more realistic appearance
- The basic set Kuha 381-16 reproduces the late model with two wipers on each side, and the add-on set Kuha 381-3 reproduces the initial model with one wiper on each side.
- The nickname of Kuha 381 uses a convertible train mark. Includes "Shinano," "Spur Tsugaike," "Spur Kaike, Happo," and "Temporary."
- The nickname plate of Kuro 381 is already attached with "Shinano". Includes "Spur Tsugaike", "Spur Kaike / Happo", and "Temporary" for replacement
- Reproduce the JNR limited express color with the red No. 2 belt on Cream No. 4
- Adopts a body mount close-coupled coupler without hooks for the intermediate connection. A dummy coupler is used at the beginning of Kuha 381. The base / this set comes with a coupler for connecting the attached train and a skirt as replacement parts.
- Equipped with KATO's original pendulum mechanism that tilts the vehicle body inward when entering a curved section like the actual vehicle
- Head /tail lights, nickname display lights up. The basic set Kuha 381-16 has a light-off switch
- Stable running is achieved by adopting a power unit with a flywheel.
- Destination display sticker included
- The basic set book case can store the additional set of vehicles. 9-car full train can be stored in one book case
- Accessories: Driver for conversion mark, coupler + skirt for connection, destination display sticker, nickname plate for replacement
Consists of powered car
Working head and tail lights
Equipped with flywheel drive
Compatible with interior lighting kit Kato 11-211 (11-212)
