The 8000 series is the most popular train – the boasted a major force of Tobu Railway. The 8000 series is a vehicle that was introduced to improve the service of commuter trains that had been operating on the same line until then. Total 712 vehicles were manufactured, which is the largest number have been producted of private railways in Japan between 1963 and 1983 (Showa 38-58), and not only the difference form due to manufacturing year but also there are many variations after the cooling remodeling and repair work in later years. The performance of various trains of 2 to 10 cars, which was a combination of 2, 4, 6, and 8 fixed trains, was seen over all Tobu lines except non-electrified routes and cargo lines.

 

Organization example

Main features

● Even after the operation of the successor model, the Tobu Railway 8000 series Tobu Tojyo Line was operated between Ikebukuro and Ogawamachi with a 10-car train. A 4-car train for Driver-only operation car svervied from Ogawamachi to Yorii the Ogose Line.But this train retired from the Ikebukuro exit due to the installation of the automatic train control (T-DATC) in 2015. Currently this train still in operation from Ogawamachi to Yorii the Ogose Line.

◆ The repaired late model has been removed the ventilator on the roof, and equipped HID headlights. It was operated by Ikebukuroguchi exit until the end of the term, so you can play this product with 50070 series.

 

 

Order Due Date: April 23, 2021

Anticipated Delivery Date: October 2021

 Looking for more Kato (Japan) N Scale Passenger Cars & Sets? Click here!

Looking for more Kato (Japan) N Scale Products? Click here!

 

---