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Apr 8, 2021 - N Scale

Kato (Japan) - N Scale - April 2021 Releases


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Kato (Japan) has announced April 2021 Releases


Deutsche Bahn ET425 Regio 4-Car Passenger Set


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● Deutsche Bahn ET425 is an AC electric railcar operated as a Regional Express or a metropolitan region S-Bahn in each region such as Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Hanover and Berlin. From 1999 to 2008, a total of 249 cars ET425 were commissioned to replace the conventional ET420 and passenger trains. It is a 4-car connection system, and the weight is reduced by adopting an aluminum body, and can be operated in multiple-section if necessary.

◆ There are different symbol markers of each train depends on the area where ET425 is operated. With this product, you can select your favorite marks from the attached stickers and attach that train.

 

10-1716 Deutsche Bahn ET425 Regio 4-Car Set Composition

 

1. The design and details characteristic to foreign styles have been reproduced.

2. The intermediate connecter part show of the articulated structure.

Combined operation is also possible by connecting the leading cars.

 

3. The design composed of red and white and the marked of details have been beautifully reproduced.

4. Attached stickers that allows you to choose and present different marks depending on the area where this train operates.

5. The chair in the cab is produce in blue.

6. This product is equipped a high-quality motor, which makes stable driving.

7. Head / tail lamp lighting (with on/off switch)

8. The front and side displays are painted in black.

9. DCC capable.

 

Tobu Railway Series 8000 Renewal Version Late Stage Passenger Sets

 

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The 8000 series is the most popular train – the boasted a major force of Tobu Railway. The 8000 series is a vehicle that was introduced to improve the service of commuter trains that had been operating on the same line until then. Total 712 vehicles were manufactured, which is the largest number have been producted of private railways in Japan between 1963 and 1983 (Showa 38-58), and not only the difference form due to manufacturing year but also there are many variations after the cooling remodeling and repair work in later years. The performance of various trains of 2 to 10 cars, which was a combination of 2, 4, 6, and 8 fixed trains, was seen over all Tobu lines except non-electrified routes and cargo lines.

 


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Main features

● Even after the operation of the successor model, the Tobu Railway 8000 series Tobu Tojyo Line was operated between Ikebukuro and Ogawamachi with a 10-car train. A 4-car train for Driver-only operation car svervied from Ogawamachi to Yorii the Ogose Line.But this train retired from the Ikebukuro exit due to the installation of the automatic train control (T-DATC) in 2015. Currently this train still in operation from Ogawamachi to Yorii the Ogose Line.

◆ The repaired late model has been removed the ventilator on the roof, and equipped HID headlights. It was operated by Ikebukuroguchi exit until the end of the term, so you can play this product with 50070 series.

 

Sound Card For Series E261 Saphir ODORIKO

 

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You can enjoy the noise of the chopper played by the control device during acceleration or deceleration of armature chopper control.

 

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Main features

This product is a "sound tuning / controller priority" type sound card.

The sound box / firmware update program installed in this product has a new tuning mode memory function in addition to the emergency stop / controller priority mode.
 
Since the sound box remembers the mode (sound tuning / controller priority) when it was turned off last time, it is even easier to use and even beginners can enjoy it.


・You can enjoy driving the model railroad while feeling the change of the running sound depending on the running situation.
 
・The running sound is the latest full SiC module VVVF inverter sound, including the characteristic braking sound just before the stop. reproduced
by pressing, six function buttons, "Safir dancer" unique passenger promote sound, music horn, will sound and the car melody - automatic announcement
sound tuning type of card, the acceleration / deceleration that you follow the running sound You can enjoy it as if you were driving a real car.
 
・In controller priority mode, the vehicle runs according to the operation of the power pack, just like a controller-tuned type sound card. Even those who are starting a sound card can easily enjoy it.
 
・A "function label" compatible with the sound box is included in the package.

 

 

Series E2-1000 Shinkansen Yamabiko/Toki Passenger Car Sets

 

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The E2 Series 1000 series is a vehicle that has been added since 2001 for the opening of Hachinohe Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen. It was driven mainly by the express train "Hayate" that appeared at the same time as the opening of Hachinohe Station. The side windows that are larger than the 0s and the world's first fully active suspension as a high-speed vehicle are adopted for the leading car and the green car. Currently, it continues to play an active role as "Toki" and "Tanigawa" on the Joetsu Shinkansen, centering on "Yamabiko" which is combined with E3 series "Tsubasa".

KATO is equipped with a "head connection mechanism" that can reproduce the combined operation with the E3 series Shinkansen with realistic movements approaching the actual vehicle, and the destination display that records the operations of "Yamabiko", "Nasuno", "Toki", and "Tanigawa" You can enjoy the operation of the Shinkansen, such as the one that comes with a sticker.


Organization example

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Main features

- The current appearance of the J60 formation belonging to the Shinkansen General Vehicle Center is a prototype.
 
- The streamlined body shape and beautiful coloring with a sense of speed are fully reproduced.
 
- The emblem written on the side of the body is beautifully expressed.
 
- The red arm is characteristic. such PS207 shape pantograph and arrester, accurately reproduce the roof on devices such as the antenna such
 
- Wheel representation disc brake
 
Stable running is possible with fly power unit employed with the wheel is, the intermediate connecting portion connecting holo-shaped diaphragm coupler employed .. In addition, it is equipped with a front connection mechanism that realistically reproduces the operation of the actual vehicle, lights the head / tail lights, and comes with a destination display sticker. Includes the operations of "Yamabiko", "Nasuno", "Toki", and "Tanigawa" that are currently seen.
 
・DCC friendly
 
・Accessories: Destination display sticker

 

 

Order Due Date: April 23, 2021

Anticipated Delivery Date: October 2021

 

 

Series E257-2000 ODORIKO 9-Car Passenger Set

 

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Series E257-2500 ODORIKO 5-Car Passenger Set

 

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The E257 Series Group 2000 and Group 2500 replaced the deterioration 185 series. The Group 2000 started operation in March 2020 and Group 2500 started operation as “ODORIKO” in March 2021.The Group 2000 has been modified based on the Group 0 that was previously operate as "Azusa" and "Kaiji", and the Group 2500 is based on the Group 500 that was operate in "Wakashio" and "Sazanami".The main changes include updating the control equipment and changing the lighting to LED. In addition, the design has been renewed by changing to a white and deep-blue color that matches the E261 series. The Group 2000 connect Tokyo and Izu, the Group 2500 connect Tokyo and the temple Shuzenji, and the Group 2000 and Group 2500 are operated multiple-section train between Tokyo and Ito.

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Main features

・NA-08 formation (2000 series) and NC-31 formation (2500 series) of vehicles belonging to Omiya General Rolling Stock Center Higashi-Omiya Center are prototypes
 
. Reproduce the appearance that some windows are filled with the installation of snowplow and luggage space. In addition, different front surfaces are made separately for the 2000 series and 2500 series.

- The characteristic white and azure body paint that matches the E261 series is beautifully reproduced.
 
- The shape of the side glass with few steps between the car body and the side glass can be faithfully reproduced and replaced. "Dancer" is already attached to the front head mark. In addition, head marks such as "Limited Express Shonan" are recorded.
 
- A body mount close-coupled coupler (without hook) is used for the intermediate connection part. 2000 series No. 9 car, 2500 series No. 10 car and No. 14 car with electric chain (1 step) attached for the head part
 
・Stable running is possible by adopting a well-established power unit. 2000 series with traction tires, 2500 series without traction tires, head / tail light, front head mark lit (9-car set Kuha E257-2110 and 5-car set Kuha E256-2506 off switch With)
 
・Destination display sticker included
 
・DCC friendly

 

 

Series 923 Dr. Yellow Passenger Sets

 

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923-3000 T5 configuration train, which is nicknamed “Doctor Yellow” and popular as a yellow Shinkansen, is a comprehensive test car of the Shinkansen electric railroads which collects basic data for track maintenance. Kato represents the floodlight which sheds light on the pantograph for measuring catenary by making the light turned on accurately and realistically.

 

Organization example

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Main features

- The 923 type 3000 series (T5 formation) that appeared based on the 700 series Shinkansen was manufactured in 2005 (Heisei 17). We make a round trip between Tokyo and Hakata several times a month to inspect electrical equipment and orbital equipment to support safe transportation.
 
● To JR West affiliation of the 3000 series T5 organize the prototype, commercialization and different details (7 presence or absence of a car antenna, hole for the jack-up, roof color, etc.), accurately reflect the T4 organization of JR Tokai belong there

● Features Accurately reproduce the unique color painting

Accurately reproduce the observation dome and inspection equipment on the roof unique to the test car, which are arranged everywhere on the car body
 
● "Inspection" installed near the pantograph of car 2/6 Reproduce the "measurement floodlight" with a lighting type
 
● The headlight / taillight of the leading car, which is different from the normal 700 series, expresses two-color headlights with different colors
 
● E5 series "with a restoration function at the coupling part" Adopts the same easy-to-use holo coupler as "Hayabusa"
 
● The side window expresses the state where the roll curtain is applied in order to reproduce the appearance of the actual vehicle during inspection running
 
● Equipped with a well-established fly wheel mounted power unit
 
● 3 Both basic sets are paper boxes, the 4-car add-on set is a 7-car bookcase type, and a 3-car basic set can be stored.
 
● DCC friendly
 
● The basic set (3 cars) comes with a relayer.

 

 

Order Due Date: April 23, 2021

Anticipated Delivery Date: November 2021


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Product Details

Kato (Japan) - N Scale - Series E257-2000 ODORIKO 9-Car Passenger Set - White/Green/Black - Expected Release Date: 2021-11-01
3811-101613
$302.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - Series E257-2500 ODORIKO 5-Car Passenger Set - White/Sky Blue/Black - Expected Release Date: 2021-11-01
3811-101614
$210.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - Tobu Railway Series 8000 Renewal Version Late Stage 8-Car Passenger Set - White/Blue/Black - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
3811-101650
$311.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - Tobu Railway Series 8000 Renewal Version Late Stage 2 Top Cars Add-On Passenger Set - White/Blue/Black - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
3811-101651
$82.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - Deutsche Bahn ET425 Regio 4-Car Passenger Set - Red/Grey With White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
3811-101716
$172.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - Series E2-1000 Shinkansen Yamabiko/Toki 6-Car Basic Passenger Set - White/Blue/Pink - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
3811-101718
$210.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - Series E2-1000 Shinkansen Yamabiko/Toki 4-Car Add-On Passenger Set - White/Blue/Pink - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
3811-101719
$102.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - Series 923 Dr. Yellow 3-Car Powered Basic Passenger Set - Yellow/Blue - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
3811-10896-run2
$145.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - Series 923 Dr. Yellow 4-Car Add-On Passenger Set - Yellow/Blue - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
3811-10897-run2
$120.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - Sound Card For Series E261 Saphir ODORIKO - Teal/White/Black - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
3811-222421
$42.00

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