{"product_id":"kato-10-2143-683-4000-series-thunderbird-renewal-car-5-car-add-on-set-n","title":"KATO 10-2143 683-4000 Series \"Thunderbird\" (Renewal Car) 5-Car Add-On Set (N)","description":"\u003cp\u003e683-4000 Series \"Thunderbird\" (Renewal Car) 5-Car Add-On Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 683 Series 4000 “Thunderbird” represents the refinement of Japan’s high-speed limited express design — a sleek evolution of JR West’s 681 and 683 Series EMUs operating between Osaka and Kanazawa, one of the country’s most iconic intercity routes. This refined 9-car EMU blends speed, safety, and style — featuring sleek through-gangway cab ends, single-arm pantographs, and a luxurious black-and-blue JR West livery.\u003cbr\u003eAvailable as both a 9-car set and a complete starter set with track and Power Pack, it’s perfect for recreating the iconic “Thunderbird” or combining with the 681 and 683 Series for full 12-car operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e●Black window band, blue front\/side stripes, Thunderbird emblem spanning the inter-car connections.\u003cbr\u003e●Through-gangway cab ends.\u003cbr\u003e●Specific 683-4000 series underfloor equipment, new-type lightning arrester, opt. open front doorpart.\u003cbr\u003e●AC\/DC pantographs with white ceramic insulators.\u003cbr\u003e●Destination display stickers cover pre-\/post Tsuruga extension eras of the Hokuriku Shinkansen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarter Set\u003cbr\u003e●Same configuration as 10-2142.\u003cbr\u003e●Power Pack Standard SX (1.2A high output), M1-PC equivalent UNITRACK loop.\u003cbr\u003e●Track Plan Variation Guide, additional storage in package.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42310938361911,"sku":"4949727703558","price":1290.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/9344\/5953\/files\/102143.jpg?v=1783486822","url":"https:\/\/sunsetbluetrain.com\/en-za\/products\/kato-10-2143-683-4000-series-thunderbird-renewal-car-5-car-add-on-set-n","provider":"Sunset Blue Train ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}