● Series 683-4000 is a 9- car fixed formation group manufactured between 2009 and 2011, and will be used on the "Thunderbird" train between Osaka and Kanazawa/Wakura Onsen(Hot spring).The first cars of Series 683-4000 and 683-2000 both have a front through-door (KURO 683 is a preparatory work) and a single-arm pantograph.

 

◆ Features of product

① 683-4000

・The prototype is the current form of the T45 train set belonging to the JR West Kanazawa General Railroad Depot.

・The use of a newly developed motor provides even smoother and quieter running.

・Parts are included to show the front doors of the lead car in the open position (fixed with double-sided tape, etc.).

・Headlight/tail is lighting.KUMOHA683 is equipped with a light-off switch.

・DCC friendly

・The car book case of Add-on Set (5-Cars) can hold the cars of Basic Set (4-Cars).

② 683-2000

・The prototype is the current form after renewal, and is the R10 train set belonging to the JR West Kanazawa General Railroad Depot.

・Headlights/tail lights on both leading cars are lighting. Equipped with a light-off switch.

・The train can be connected to the Series 683-4000 "Thunderbird".

 

 

 

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Anticipated Delivery Date: July/Aug 2022

 

 

 

RhB Freight 8-Car Set

● Rail freight transport is an integral part of life in the Swiss Alps, transporting food, drink and mail across the rugged mountainous terrain. These freight trains can be seen all over Switzerland, and are routinely transported in freight trains of container wagons or mixed freight trains.

 

■ Features of product

① The prototype reproduces the recent form of both freight cars and containers seen since 2012.

② COOP's refrigerated containers reproduced the distinctive design of vegetables and fruits. Different designs are used for the “#3-590A” and the “8-car set”.

・3-590A (2pcs/set)…Strawberries, Lettuce

・10-1731 8 Car-set…Pineapples, Pears, Red turnips, Oranges, and Potatoes

③ The Swiss Post Container reproduces the design of the yellow with white band and large letters. Different designs are used for the “#23-591A” and the “8-car set”.

・23-591A(2pcs/set)… Printed “landesweit”(Whole country), “bei sonne und Regen”(In sun and rain)

・10-1731 8Car-set…Printed White belt , “durch Stadt und Land”(Through town and country), “zügig”(Fast).

④ Short couplers for the Glacier Express are standard equipment.

Replacement Arnold couplers included.

⑤ Minimum turning radius: R150

 

 

 

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Anticipated Delivery Date: Aug/Sept 2022

 

 

 

Ge4/4-Ⅱ Alpine Locomotives

 

● The Ge4/4-II is one of the mainstay locomotives of the Rhätische Bahn (RhB), and its versatility in pulling everything from glacier expresses to freight trains, combined with the wide variety of colors and wrappings, makes it an indispensable part of the RhB's scenery. Each locomotive is marked with a symbol that relates to the line.

◆ Features of product

① This is a prototype of the current version, with the addition of square lights and jumper plugs on the front.

② The curved body design and large windows are accurately reproduced.

③ Details such as the air intake louvers on the roof, resistors, and the large snow plow are also reproduced.

④ Short couplers for the Glacier Express are standard equipment. Replacement Arnold couplers included.

⑤ All three headlights are lighting(bulb color).

⑥ Minimum turning radius: R150

 

 

 

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Anticipated Delivery Date: Sept 2022

 

Order Due Date: February 16, 2022

 

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