Kato made a scale model of Hiroden 1000 LRT (Light Rail Transit) “Green Mover LEX” operated by Hiroshima Electric Railways Co., Ltd.
Hiroden 1000 LRT is a next generation tram consisting of 3 bodies, 2 cars and super-low floor which debuted in 2013 for operation in Hiroshima City. 16 trains are currently in service.

Along with the standard livery “Green Mover” painted with dark and light greens, Kato will manufacture the scale model of the first built 100th anniversary versions Hiroden 1001 “PICCORO” and Hiroden 1002 “PICCOLA” in the anniversary red colors. They will be released as especially planned scale Models.

Tram No. 1001 is a distinctive tram wrapped in “Hiroden Bus” paint scheme on a front and a side with the elegant green and white stripe, leaving the other front and side unwrapped in the normal Hiroden livery.

Tram No. 1002 is fully changed into the wrapping of “Flower Train” in April, 2016 to advertise “Hiroshima Flower Festival” held in Hiroshima City in May of every year, and in service with the wrapping even now.

 

Composition of Trains

・Hiroden 1000 LRT "Green Mover LEX" with road number#1007.

・Hiroden 1000 LRT "PICCOLO" with road number#1001 and "PICCOLA" is #1002.

・The starter set contains "Green Mover LEX" with road number #1006.

① Tram No. 1001 “Hiroden Bus”

・A front and a side are painted normally, while the other front and side are painted in “Hiroden Bus” paint-scheme.

② Tram No. 1001 “Flower Train”

・Tram No. 1002 “Flower Train” is fully wrapped in cool light green stripe with pleasant flowers blooming on it.

③ Head/tail lights light up.

④ Negotiable minimum radius: R90 Compatible to Unitrack compact and Unitram.