JNR 103 Series Commuter Train (High-Cab Automatic Transmission Car, Uguisu) Basic Set
The 103 Series Commuter Train is a JNR commuter train whose prototype debuted in 1963 and mass-produced models began production in 1964.
Initially, the 103 Series trains deployed on the Yamanote Line featured low cabs and no air conditioning. However, as operational equipment improved, the specifications of this series were revised over time, and the Yamanote Line saw the introduction of several new trains.
As a result, the Yamanote Line eventually became almost entirely made up of the latest trains with high cabs and air conditioning at the front. However, due to years of replacement and reconfiguration, many early models without air conditioning remained in the middle of some trains.
Subsequently, the 205 Series began to be introduced in 1984, and with the opening of the Saikyo Line the following year, this series was repurposed and could be seen on the Yamanote Line until 1988 and on the Saikyo Line until 1990.
The 103 series, a light green train with a high cab leading car and early non-air-conditioned cars, was active on the Yamanote Line, Saikyo Line, and Yokohama Line as well. ●High Grade (HG) specification
●This set recreates the train formations often seen in the late days of the JNR, with a non-air-conditioned car installed in the middle of the train.
●The SaHa 103 series is an early model, non-air-conditioned car.
●Combine with the separately sold <97616> Non-Air-Conditioned Car/Add-On Set to recreate 10-car formations.
●The H-rubbers are reproduced in gray.
●Jumper plug holders and hoses are separate parts, user-selectable.
●Head and tail lights and front display units are equipped with constant-on boards and ON-OFF switches.
●Head and tail lights and front display units are equipped with warm white LEDs.
●Front display units are illuminated in a near-white color using a color prism.
●The front display units are interchangeable and include pre-printed parts.
●Route signboard (Yokohama Line) included.
●JR mark and car number options are selectable, and a transfer sheet is included.
●Uses a flywheel-equipped powertrain.
●Uses a new current collection system and black wheels.
●Uses an M-13 motor.
●Includes TN couplers (SP) as standard.