■ Series E4 Shinkansen was introduced in 1994 as the second all-double-decker Shinkansen after the Series E1. The trains were basically 8-car trains, but were also operated as 16-car trains by combining two trains, and were operated not only with Series E4 trains but also with Series E3 Yamagata Shinkansen "TSUBASA". Since the introduction of the Series E5, the trains have been operated mainly on the Joetsu Shinkansen, and the belt color was changed from yellow to pink in 2014. The service ended on October, 2021, much to the regret of many people.

◆ Series E4 can be combined with the Series E3 (TSUBASA) and Series E4 (Max Toki) to recreate different scenes from different eras.

Composition of Trains

◆ Product features

① The prototype is the P7 set that belonged to the Sendai General Train Yard around 2007. KATO will release the set with different car number from the previous product (10-292/293), as a full set of 8 cars.

② Newly created stickers that include notations on the outside of the train body that vary depending on the era, destinations, and seat indicators by the green car doors.

③ The streamlined body shape and beautiful coloring of the real car are reproduced to the fullest extent.

④ The lead cars can be connected to each other.

⑤ The power unit with flywheel provides stable running.

⑥ DCC friendly

 

 

Series KIHA122 Kishin Line 2-Car Passenger Set

 

The Kishin Line is a 158 km long non-electrified line that runs from Himeji to Niimi via Kozuki and Tsuyama in Okayama Prefecture. KIHA 122 series is a new series of diesel locomotives that started operation in March 2009 as part of the Kishin Line transportation improvement project. The all-stainless steel double cab car body is combined with a normal steel front head with a design in the vein of the 223 series. The train (usually) runs from Himeji to Kozuki in single or two-car set.

 

Composition of Trains

Main features

 

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EF61 Electric Locomotive

 

■ The EF61 is a DC class electric locomotive for passenger use, which was completed in 1961. Its main feature is that it is longer than the EF60 and EF65 because it is equipped with a steam generator (SG) for heating and water/fuel tanks. It is famous for double heading trains operated by EF61s and EF58s.

◆ It is ideal as a towing machine for the <10-899/1724 Mail and Baggage Train "Tokaido-Sanyo" 6- Car Set A/B>.

 

Composition of Trains

◆ Product features

① KATO will release in the appearance of the time of belonging to Hiroshima Engine Depot around 1975.Reproduce the general color of cream No. 1 front to blue No. 15.

② The power unit with flywheel provides stable running.

③ Arnold couplers are standard equipment. Knuckle couplers are included for replacement.

④ Selectable number plates: "4", "9", "11", and "16"; selectable manufacturer's plates: "Kawasaki" and "Toyo Denki/Kisha Kaisha".

⑤ Head lights can be lit.

 

 

 

 

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ISO Tank Container NICHIRIKU/ INTERFLOW (2 Pcs.)

 

■ ISO tank containers are tank-shaped containers for transporting liquids and gases, and are compliant with ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards. It can be operated efficiently by utilizing cleaning facilities and is used to transport a wide variety of items from chemicals to food products. They are also used in domestic rail transport, and can be seen loaded on container freight cars.

Composition of Trains

 

◆Product features

① The "INTERFLOW" logo, which is different from the previous product, is reproduced in a large size on the tank body.

② The logo on each part is beautifully reproduced. Reproduction of the tank body and the blue frame that surrounds it.

③ 2 pcs./set (different numbers).

④ Can be mounted on existing freight cars for loading containers (KOKI 100 series, KOKI 200 series). The containers can be loaded and unloaded easily.

 

 

 

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Anticipated Delivery Date: May 2022

 

 

Order Due Date: November 17, 2021

 

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