883 Series "Sonic" (Yellow)

The 883 Series debuted in 1995 as JR Kyushu’s first tilting train—Japan’s first AC tilting train for commercial service. Among the original formations, the 5-car sets featured distinctive front-end color variations: silver, yellow, and dark blue.

This model reproduces the AO-7 set in its original 5-car configuration, showcasing the vibrant early-era design that made the Sonic famous throughout Kyushu.

Details:
●Iconic yellow-painted front cover and silver/light blue body color scheme.
●Equipped with KATO’s proprietary tilting mechanism (inward carbody tilt on curves).
●Blue-grey rendered underframe and bogies.
●Destination display stickers.

Couplers:
●Intermediate cars: KATO close-coupler (w/ jumper cables), black.

Other:
●Head-/taillights lit (warm-white, yellow fog) lamps).
●GM-5 motor.

For U.S. buyers: import duties and taxes are included in the item price. No extra fees beyond item price and shipping.

For buyers outside the U.S.: import duties, taxes, and handling fees are not included and may be collected by your country?s customs office.

Important Note for US Buyers: This item is a high-precision scale model intended for adult collectors and is recommended for ages 14 and older. This is not a toy for children under 12, as defined by CPSC regulations.