PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia (KCI: PT KERETA COMMUTER INDONESIA) is a subsidiary of the Indonesian Railway Company (KAI), partially owned by the Indonesian government. THE KCI runs on a direct current electrified line for the commuter service of just under 300 km in total length and was formerly known as JABODETABEK in Jakarta. Since the 2000s, the trains in operation are commuter trains transferred from Japan. Among them, the 205 series has reached a total of 1,000 cars. Due to the variety of configurations and the 12-car formations not seen in Japan, they have gained popularity and attention from commuter train fans and 205 series fans. The trains were once famous for their bold red-and-yellow front ends, but with the 75th anniversary of KAI’s establishment in 2020, the livery was updated to a new red-and-white design. The logo on the front was also redesigned and now operate under the new name “KAI Commuter.”

◆ Kato (Japan) are pleased to present the Indonesia Commuter Railway 205 Series, a model of Japan's former trains reborn overseas. The impressive 12-car formation, unique to their post-Japan operation, can now be recreated in N scale. Because the body design remains mostly unchanged from their time in Japan, they can be seamlessly displayed alongside other Japanese-style models with no visual mismatch.

◆ Product Features

① Composed of 4 cars + 8 cars, includes 6-door cars.

② Reproduced in the recent color scheme featuring red and white stripes.

Couplers: bogie-mounted close-coupling type couplers (intermediate cars and intermediate rear cars); dummy couplers (rear cars).

Details:

• Features ted-painted skirt, unique car number markings on the sides, and Japanese-era car numbers that have been retained based on on-site preference.
• Single-arm pantographs, all passenger door windows in large-window style.
• Includes the front “KAI Commuter” logo, side “KCI” logo, various printed signs such as women-only cars and priority exit indicators.
• The embedded cab cars are reproduced without skirts, here head/taillights are non-functional.
• Including sticker sheet for destination displays, formation number plates, and car number plates.

Other:

• Rear cars have functional head/taillights.
• Equipped with GM-5 motor.

◆ Product Features

Details:

• Three types of wooden townhouses with a beautifully finished look using regional styles such as black bengara pigment, charred cedar, or tar-treated exteriors.
• Base sizes conform to the DioTown standard.
• Pre-painted finished model, one building per set.
• Main structure and roof use light-blocking materials.
• Compatible with Just Plug lighting systems.

Gable-roof Townhouse 2 (Black Wall): traditional townhouse with attic-level half-floor, small gabled roof extending out on the side, corrugated metal-covered workshop.

Product size: D81 × W86 × H41 mm

Hip-roof Townhouse 1 (Black Wall): solid two-story wooden building with hipped roof design, Western-style reception room near the entrance, rear workshop extension.

Product size: D81 × W99 × H52 mm

Gable-roof Townhouse 3 (Black Wall): purely Japanese-style two-story structure with stately entrance and charming engawa (veranda), reminiscent of a small traditional inn.

Product size: D81 × W99 × H52 mm

Celebrate the Kuroshio limited-edition express's 60th anniversary with this special 287 Series wrapped train! The 287 Series is a DC limited express EMU developed by JR West, based on the 683 Series 4000 subseries. Featuring a bold retro-livery inspired by the iconic 381 Series Super Kuroshio, this commemorative model captures the vibrant red and yellow gradient stripes and distinctive front-end decoration with precision. With its heritage-inspired limited-time livery, it pairs perfectly with other KATO products, including the popular 10-1179S/1180 287 Series Kuroshio and the concurrently released 10-1667 KiHa 25 Series 1500 (Kisei Main Line / Sangu Line).

◆ Product Features

Couplers: close-coupler type without hooks (front couplers on the end cars, single-step electrical coupler parts include), body-mounted close-couplers with hooks (intermediate couplers).

Details:

• Features the commemorative anniversary livery in red and yellow gradient stripes on the sides, as well as the red bands around the headlights and taillights.
• With limited express mark, head mark, and dummy through-door rails as well as typhoon covers with precise detail on the front.
• Rounded front shape and distinctive head-/taillights.
• Pantographs use a recent style lightning arrester.
• Destination decal sheets included: “Kyoto,” “Shin-Osaka,” “Wakayama,” “Shirahama,” “Shingu,” and “Nara”, side nameplates: “Kuroshio”, “Mahoroba”.

Other:

• Head-/taillights lit, KuMoHa 287-15 includes an off switch, the headlight above the driver’s cab lights in white.
• Slotless motor.
• DCC friendly.

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ED75-700 Early Version Orient Saloon Livery Electric Locomotive

● Item Introduction

Positioned firmly within Japan’s classic express era, the ED75-700 Early Version models offer strong appeal for fans of vintage electric locomotives and Blue Train operations. With exceptional detailing and realistic proportions, both versions showcase the high-quality craftsmanship expected of Japanese models. The Orient Saloon version stands out as a rare, elegant color variant with strong showpiece value, ideal for collectors seeking something distinctive. Meanwhile, the JR version represents the standard workhorse of the Tōhoku region, making it a perfect fit for realistic train formations. Together, they balance nostalgia, accuracy, and unique styling, perfect for layouts that celebrate Japan’s electric rail heritage!

◆ The Orient Saloon color version includes headmarks for “Orient Saloon” and “Akebono,” while the JR version includes headmarks for “Akebono” and “Elm,” allowing you to enjoy recreating various train operation scenes.

1/150 Pigeon

Introduction

Enhance your dioramas with the newest additions to the popular Animals of Japan figure series—now featuring the iconic Pigeon and Crow in detailed 1/150 scale! These familiar urban birds bring authenticity and charm to any miniature scene, making them a must-have for your landscape creations. They're a great way to add realistic detail to street or park scenes, and are an ideal match for N-gauge railway structures and the DioTown series. Whether you're building a T-TRAK module or crafting your own custom layout or mini diorama, these pieces are perfect for bringing your scenes to life.

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Anticipated Delivery Date: January 2026