{"product_id":"tomix-98480-n-923-doctor-yellow-shinkansen-basic-4-car-set-standard-dc","title":"Tomix 98480 N 923 Doctor Yellow Shinkansen Basic 4-Car Set (Standard DC)","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis and other Tomix \/ TomyTec products stocking soon at Southern Crescent Hobby! Pre-Orders currently accepted for the inbound stock. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epre-order policy here\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item is expected in stock in Late 2026 in limited quantities. Pre-Orders will close once the inbound stock is depleted.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 923 series is an electric track comprehensive test vehicle for the Tokaido- SHINKANSEN, and was developed in 2000 with the aim of running at 270 km\/h and replacing the aging 922 series. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seven-car train is based on the 700 series, with cars 1-3 and 6 being used to measure electrical equipment, car 4 being used to measure track equipment, and the other cars being used as meeting rooms and tour guide rooms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe body color of the train is different from that of regular SHINKANSEN trains, with a yellow body color scheme featuring blue stripes, earning it the nickname \"Doctor Yellow.\" The set is a favorite of train enthusiasts and the general public alike and draws a crowd wherever it is sighted along the line. JR plans to retire the set in 2027 and replace it with specially equipped N700S series trainsets, dubbed \"Dr. S\", which can carry newer and more compact versions of the required track monitoring equipment aboard a revenue passenger train.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product (cars 1, 2, 3, and 7) can be combined with the \u0026lt;98481\u0026gt; add-on set to recreate a full 7-car formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCar numbers, side car numbers, roof car numbers, and JR markings are printed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses hook and U-shaped conductive couplers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquipped with movable canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead and tail lights equipped with constant lighting circuit boards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses a flywheel-equipped power source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses a new current collection system and silver wheels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses an M-13 motor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p-products-details-heading-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrain\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e923-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e923-2 (motorized)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e923-3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e923-7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-products-details-information__contents-box-inner\"\u003eAccessories\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p-products-details-information__contents-box-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts: Powered bogie mounting auxiliary rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tomix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52783522218269,"sku":"TOMIX 98480","price":113.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/tomix98480.jpg?v=1787129431","url":"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/products\/tomix-98480-n-923-doctor-yellow-shinkansen-basic-4-car-set-standard-dc","provider":"Southern Crescent Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}