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Train Addiction Help Line: 1.866.840.7777

 

 

Dear N Scale Customers: Kato has just announced a new passenger set for limited availability in North America. Here are details;

 

We thought we'd let you know about a Japanese model we have 
available for purchase: The 800 series Shinkansen "Tsubame" 
(the latest rendition of the famous Japanese Bullet Train). 
The details of this gorgeous "book" keepcase trainset can 
be found in the attached file.
 

Kato Japan - N Scale - 800 Series Kyushu-Shinkansen ?Tsubame?6-Car Set, Pwd
N Scale 800 Series



Kyushu-Shinkansen ?Tsubame?

Introduced earlier this year in Kyushu, the most southern major island of Japan, the Series 800 is the latest generation of the well-known Shinkansen ?bullet train.? The white streamlined body with dull red accents is a perfect blend of speed and power. Black, and the dark red Japanese lacquer colour, feature on the roof to re-create the colours of a swallow, the bird from which the Japanese names this train ?Tsubame?. Currently operating in the southern region of Kyushu with 70% of its route under tunnels, this new kid on the rails is able to achieve speeds in excess of 260 kph (160mph) despite inclines up to 35%!

Pictures and detailed prototype information can be obtained from the official Kyushu Railway Company website:

http://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/tsubame_top.html



Features:

Beautiful coloring with lines of red and beige on pure white body
Representation of Streamlined Body Form
6 Car configuration just like its prototype
Fine letterings on the body, including the Japanese logo for ?Tsubame? car number etc.
Operational Head/Tail Lights
Destination stickers Roof-top details

Optional items:

Passenger lighting kit 11-206 may be used to light the interior MSRP $29.98

Call Pacific Western Rail today to order (866) 840-7777