Kato 10-2103 JR Shikoku Series 2000 Limited Express Ashizuri 2 Cars Set (N scale)

The JR Shikoku 2000 series was developed to increase speeds on the Dosan Line, which features many steep curves through the Shikoku Mountains. It is the world’s first mass production tilting diesel multiple unit (the prototype was the JNR KIHA391 series) and Japan’s first vehicle equipped with a controlled tilt system. The N2000 series is an improved variant produced for the Koutoku Line. Both series have been used on major limited express services across Shikoku, though their operational range has decreased in recent years with the introduction of successor trains.

Option parts and features — JR Shikoku 2000 series limited express Ashizuri 2-car set

- Models replicate cars assigned to Kochi Depot as of 2024 that received bogie replacements and side display upgrades but have not had headlights updated

- Newly reproduced replacement S-DT69 bogies

- Headboard marked with Ashizuri installed. Exchangeable headboards included: Uwakai, Shimanto, Ishizuchi, and plain

- Stickers included to reproduce the full color LED side destination displays

- Slotless motor provides smooth and quiet running. TORA traction tires are not fitted to allow reliable multiple unit coupling operations

- KATO original body tilt mechanism reproduces the real vehicle’s inward body lean when passing curves

- Head and tail lights and headboard illumination function, with an on off switch. Warm white LEDs are used

- All cars use body mount close couplers without hooks. The leading end of the front car features a dummy coupler

- Compatible with interior lighting kit Kato 11-211 (11-212)