- The series 883 was introduced in 1995 to speed up services and improve passenger experience on the Nippo Main Line. It was JR Kyushu’s first tilting train and Japan’s first AC tilting train used in revenue service. Front-end styling varies by production year. After refurbishment from 2005 the fleet was unified with a deep metallic blue livery. In 2025 the first set AO-1 received a 30th anniversary commemorative livery and operates with this special wrap for a limited period.
- Option parts and model features for the series 883 Sonic 30th anniversary livery 7-car set
- Models the AO-1 formation assigned to Oita Rolling Stock Center with the 30th anniversary livery applied from April 2025
- Accurately reproduces the deep metallic blue exterior after refurbishment, the 30th anniversary logos placed across the car bodies, and the commemorative catchphrases displayed on both leading cars
- Recreates the unique first-batch front cover and a working central fog lamp that differ from previous models
- Equipped with KATO’s original body-tilting mechanism to reproduce the car body tilt toward the inside of curves, matching the real train’s behavior
- Head and tail lights illuminated; headlights reproduced in white and fog lights reproduced in yellow
- Powered by the well-regarded GM-5 motor unit for stable running performance
- Underfloor equipment and bogies finished in bluish gray, couplers finished in black
- Intermediate car connections use KATO close-type couplers with jumper pipes
- Destination display decal sheet included
- Compatible with interior lighting kit Kato 11-211 (11-212)
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