E353 „Azusa/Kaiji“ of JR East Japan now joins the series of Kato Starter Sets.

E353, which started the business operation in December, 2017, was a successor of E257 and E351 that had been in service under the nicknames of “Azusa” or “Kaiji”. As a major character, it has high curving performance equal to E351 by employing car-body tilting system using air spring. The simple and powerful paint-scheme feels very speedy like symbolizing the next generation limited express train, donning violet belts on the alpine white body.

This is a starter set comprising a train, Uni-track and power pack, all in one, recommendable to beginners of model railroad hobby. The power pack is standard SX with high output of 1.2A.

A full train can be made by adding 10-1523 E353 “Azusa/Kaiji” 5-car add-on set and 10-1524 3-Car auxiliary set to this train.

◆ Product features

• Series E353 Gangway door parts (open position) for "Azusa/Kaiji"

Contains a painted front gangway door (L/R) and front diaphragm for two cars each. *Needs to be assembled and then attached to the car with double-sided tape or a similar tool.