

Dear N Scale Customers;
Kato (Japan) is excited to announce the December 2025 Releases
883 Series "Sonic" Car Sets

● Item Introduction
Celebrating 30 years of speed and innovation—the iconic 883 Series “Sonic” returns in an updated lineup! As JR Kyushu’s first tilting train (and Japan’s first AC tilting train for commercial service), it introduced a distinctive design: distinctive triple fog lights for the early-production renewal sets, an iconic metallic blue livery since its 2005 refurbishment.
◆ The real 883 Series “Sonic” won the Japanese rail-industry “Blue Ribbon Award” in 1996 and is considered one of Japan’s most visually distinctive express trains. This AO-1 30th Anniversary set showcases the striking commemorative livery, perfect in combination with the 787 Series “36+3” and other Kyushu-region rolling stock!
◆ Product Features
Details
30th Anniversary Livery (AO-1)
Specifications
Couplers: Intermediate cars: KATO close-coupler (w/ jumper cables), black.
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Meet JR East’s modern E721 Series — the low-floor, barrier-free EMU that defines today’s railway scene in Southern Tohoku. Released in 2007 for the Sendai region and later expanded with the 1000 series in 2016, this train family offers a rich variety of formations and operations. Active across major Tohoku lines and compatible with popular models like the 701 series (Sendai livery) and HB-E300 “SATONO,” the E721 series is ideal for creating authentic modern Tohoku layouts.
This lineup brings you three options: a 0 series two-car one-man set, a 1000 series four-car set, and a special six-car combined formation!
◆ Product Features
Details
Specifications
Couplers: body-mounted close couplers without hooks (intermediary cars), dummy coupler (lead car), 6-car set: Kumoha E721-7/Kuha E720-1011 w/ coupling skirts, add. coupling skirts, couplers, 2-stage electrical connectors.
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The 287 Series Kuroshio 60th Anniversary Wrapping Set captures JR West’s latest commemorative designs in full detail. Following the retro-inspired 1st design, the bold wave-pattern 2nd design (wrapping from the cab front across the sides), introduced in August 2025 and planned to operate until February 2026, is now featured in this set!
◆ A perfect match for the existing and upcoming 287 Series Kuroshio lineup, ideal for recreating the 60th anniversary celebrations on your layout.
◆ Product Features
Details
Specifications
Couplers: Front cars: realistic KATO couplers (hookless), intermediate cars: body-mount couplers (with hooks).
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● Item Introduction
Introducing the Tokyu 5050 series 8-car set in its modern Tokyu Toyoko Line configuration. The 5050 series entered service on the Tokyu Toyoko Line in 2004 and operates across a wide area across Tokyo.
This series is based on the E231 series, incorporating unique Tokyu design elements throughout, and its model features roof-mounted antennas on the lead car.
◆ This Special Edition Set captures both authenticity and versatility for collectors and layout enthusiasts. It is fully compatible with KATO’s existing Tokyu lineup and related Seibu 40000 series sets!
◆ Product Features
Details
Specifications
Couplers: Intermediate cars: KATO couplers (hooked); lead cars: dummy couplers.
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EF65 0 (JR Style) Electric Locomotive

● Item Introduction
The EF65 0 series was developed as an improved successor to the EF60. It is a versatile DC freight locomotive introduced to modernize operations and improve on the EF60. Even after the transition to JR, the EF65 0 series continued to play an active role primarily hauling freight services. Built in large numbers and active nationwide, it later served both freight and passenger duties hauling 14-series coaches and Joyful Trains, demonstrating the class’s versatility beyond its original freight role.
◆ Perfect for pairing with a wide range of freight stock and 14-series passenger coaches from the same era.
◆ Product Features
Details
Specifications
Couplers: Arnold couplers standard; replacement knuckle couplers.
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Anticipated Delivery Date: May 2026
Order Due Date: December 18, 2025