JR 183-1000 series express train NEW Azusa basics
The 183 series 1000 series is a DC express train that was introduced in 1974 to replace the aging 181 series of the Joetsu Line's L-limited express "Toki" and the 157 series of the Izu-bound "Amagi".
The Chuo Line's express "Azusa" initially used the 183 series 0 and 189 series, but with the opening of the Joetsu Shinkansen, the express "Toki" cars were transferred and the trains began to be used in 1982.
In 1987, after the privatization of the Japanese National Railways, the "Upgraded Azusa" was introduced, with upgraded interior equipment and a new paint job, to compete with the express buses on the Chuo Expressway.
The upgraded trains were used not only for the "Azusa" express train, but also for the "Shonan-Shinjuku Liner" which began operating between Shinjuku and Odawara at the time, and the "Wing Azusa" which extended its operation from Chiba to Narita Airport.
By 1990, eight upgraded trains had been introduced, but between 1992 and 1993 the trains were repainted in Azusa colors, a combination of foggy gray, alpine blue, and fantasy violet.
Features
●High grade (HG) specifications
●Reproduces the upgraded 183 series 1000 Azusa
●Reproduces the Kuha 183-1000 GU car with type and car number plate inserts with new production
●Reproduces the appearance of the two pantographs on the roof of the late model Moha 182-1000 with new production
●ATS on-board child parts included
●H-rubber is reproduced in gray
●Toilet tank is already installed
●Door rail, JR mark, green car mark are printed
●Car number, some markings, non-smoking car mark are included with transfer sheet
●Head and tail lights, train mark are equipped with a constant lighting board, with ON-OFF switch
●Head and tail lights, train mark are lit by incandescent color LED
●Train mark is lit in a color close to white by adopting a color prism
●Printed train Equipped with "Azusa" inmark, "Wing Azusa, Shonan Shinjuku Liner" included
●Uses flywheel-equipped power
●Uses new current collection system and black wheels
●Uses M-13 motor
●Equipped with dummy coupler on the driver's side of the leading car
●Each coupling side is equipped with TN coupler (SP) with piping as standard
Product contents
[Vehicles]
●Kuha 183-1000 (Odd-numbered cars, GU cars)
●Salo 183-1100 (GU cars)
●Moha 183-1000 (GU cars)
●Moha 182-1000 (Late model, GU cars) (M)
●Kuha 183-1000 (Even-numbered cars)
[Accessories]
●Runner parts: Antenna, whistle
●Runner parts: Symbol mark
●Runner parts: ATS on-board unit
●Parts: Train mark
●Parts: Jig
●Transfer sheet: Labels