Dear N Scale Customers;

Kato (Japan) is excited to announce the September 2024 Releases

Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Series 16000 6-Car Basic Set

● Item Introduction

The Tokyo Metro 16000 series debuted in 2010 as a replacement for the aging 6000 series on the Chiyoda Line. These trains operate not only on the Chiyoda Line but also run through to the JR Joban Line and Odakyu Odawara Line, making them a familiar sight across a wide area.

◆ KATO is expanding its Tokyo Metro series with a new lineup. Kato (Japan) is releasing the 1st batch of the 16000 series from the Chiyoda Line, featuring the centrally located front emergency exit. You can enjoy comparing the differences in design between this and the previously released 2nd and 5th batches, and it’s also fun to pair them with the Joban Line trains for more diverse setups.

◆ Product Features

• Manufactured to reflect the current specifications of the 44th set (16104F) from the Ayase Inspection Depot.

• Features body-mounted couplers without hooks on all cars, with dummy couplers at the front.

• Uses a slotless motor for smooth and quiet operation.

• Head and tail lights are illuminated with white LEDs.

• Includes printed car number displays, logo marks, weak air conditioning indicators, crew door identification stripes, and wheelchair/baby carriage symbols.

• The front display is pre-installed with "21S Local Service Yoyogi-Uehara," and replacement front displays include "05S Local Service Abiko," "03S Express Mukogaoka-Yuen," and "Blank."

• Side displays are printed in black, and destination stickers are included.

• DCC friendly.

 

 

E231-500 Chuo/Sobu Local Line Sets

● Item Introduction

The E231 series 500 series, which was active on the Yamanote Line, was transferred to the Chūō-Sōbu Local Line when the E235 series was introduced. It now operates on the Chūō-Sōbu Local Line in a 10-car configuration with one less car. The train has been given a fresh look with the familiar yellow line color of the Sōbu Local Line. Additionally, it is now equipped with external speakers, and has received updates to its control equipment and platform position detection system.

◆ You can enjoy it alongside other rolling stock operating on the Chūō-Sōbu Local Line and Sōbu Rapid Line.

◆ The new product features a slotless motor for quieter and smoother operation. This change results in updates to the model number, price, and JAN code. Other specifications remain unchanged from the previous product.

◆ Product Features

• The A538 formation from the Mitaka Train Depot, which began operations in June 2017, is now available as a model.

• Includes details such as the platform position detection device at the lower front, formation number on the front window, and the baby carriage mark next to the wheelchairmark.

• Replicates the updated control equipment on the floor of the Moha E231 and the underfloor equipment for powered cars.

• Reproduces the different types of air conditioning unit covers found on various cars.

• Features printed exterior speakers.

• Uses body-mounted couplers with hooks on all cars, with a dummy coupler at the front.

• Headlights, taillights, and front display are illuminated using white LEDs.

• Includes stickers for destination displays, front formation number plates, female-only car signs, and a new type of priority seat display with a help mark.

 

 

381 Series "Yuttari Yakumo"7-Car Set

● Item Introduction

The "Yuttari Yakumo" was a limited express train that ran between Okayama and Izumo City in Shimane Prefecture. It was notable as the last JNR limited express train in regular service, retiring in June 2024 as it passed its duties to the new 273 series trains. In its later years, the train's bogies were painted gray, and car Ku 381-139 had its underfloor equipment painted gray as well.

◆ This set includes car Sa 381-223, which has a different window arrangement and number of ventilators compared to other cars. You can enjoy creating various formations, from a four-car set for off-peak periods to a seven-car set with additional cars for expansion.

 

◆ Product Features

• Reproduces the gray bogies and the distinctive gray undercarriage equipment on the KURO 381-139, reflecting the appearance seen in its final years.

• The body and roof of Car No. 2 (Saha 381-223) are reproduced with numerous roof-mounted ventilators and a small window in the free space section on the right side of the car.

• Train numbers are shown as plates on Cars 1 to 6, while Car 7 (KUHA 381-113) features cut-out lettering in silver.

• Uses interchangeable train mark signs with two types included: “Yakumo (Wide)” and “Yakumo (Narrow).”

• Features KATO’s unique tilting mechanism that allows the body to lean inward when negotiating curves, just like the actual train.

• Equipped with a slotless motor for smooth and quiet operation.

• Includes destination stickers: “Limited Express Yakumo Okayama” and “Limited Express Yakumo Izumo City.” It features separate LED side destination displays and curtain-type side destination displays for KUHA 381-113.

• DCC friendly.

 

 

Anticipated Delivery Date: March 2025

 

 

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