227-500 Series “Urara” 2-Car Set
The Series 227-500 “Urara” used for regional transportation in the Okayama and Bingo area
● The Series 227-500 “Urara” began service in July 2023 as the successor to the JNR trains that had been operating in the Okayama area. The exterior of the train is based on the concept of “Ho-on-no Irodori,” which means abundant harvest and mildness, and
expresses the rich and mild climate and natural features of Okayama and Bingo. The train is used not only on the Sanyo Main Line, but also on the Seto-ohashi Line, the Uno-Minato Line, and the Hakubi Line in a wide range of areas.
◆ The new generation of commuter and suburban trains in the Okayama area are now available for N gauge. 3-car sets and 2-car sets can be combined to recreate a 7-car formation just like the actual train. This set can be combined with the <10-1808> Series 115
300 Chugoku Livery/ Shonan Color (Okayama Train Depot), which is currently on sale, and the Series 273 “Yakumo” (10-1999/2000), which will be released in April 2025.
Features
① The L17 formation (3-car set) and R12 formation (2-car set), manufactured by Kawasaki Sharyo and belonging to the Okayama Train Branch of the Shimonoseki General Rolling Stock Office, are now available.
② Beautifully reproduces the pink exterior and graded band.
③ Reproduction of the roof of the first car without signal flame tube.
④ The lightning arrester is reproduced in the shape seen in recent years. Also, the electric compressor, which has a different shape from the conventional Series 227, is reproduced.
⑤ 3-car set with platform status camera installed and 2-car set with platform status camera under construction.
⑥ Reproduced with separate parts for fall prevention holos. (2 types are prepared for the first car for appearance and for the combined train.
⑦ Smoother and quieter running with slotless motor.
⑧ 3-car set with traction tires, 2-car set without traction tires, 2-car set with demagnetizing plate already assembled
⑨ Head/tail lights are illuminated (with switch to turn off). Headlight is reproduced in white LED and fog light is reproduced in orange.
⑩ Both couplings apply body-mounted close couplings (without hooks). Includes a 2-stage coupler that can be attached to the front end coupler of the lead car.
⑪ Front destination display already installed. 2 types of pre-printed and “plain” are included for replacement.
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