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Kato (Japan) - N Scale - 313-5300 Series "Shinkaisoku" 2-Car Add-on Set - Silver/White/Red/Blue with White Lettering (SKU 3811-101921)

Available On: December 1, 2025

 

Kato Logo White

 

N Scale



Item Introduction

JR Central’s iconic 313 Series—especially the 5000 and 5300 subseries—has served the Chūkyō region since 1999. With 6-car and 2-car formations, they combine into 8-car sets for “Shin-Kaisoku” services. A major feature of these trains is their fully rotating cross-seat interior, designed for commuter comfort. The 5000 series also incorporates semi-active suspension and inter-car dampers to improve ride quality at high speeds and consists of 6-car sets, while the 5300 series runs in 2-car formations. They are often combined into 8-car consists for operations such as “Shin-Kaisoku” (Special Rapid) services.

Updated to reflect current appearance (e.g. depot markings omitted).

Ideal companion to the 683 Series “Shirasagi” (new livery, 10-2071) and 2025’s Hoki 2000 freight release.


Composition of Trains

 

Product Features

5000 Series (Y114 formation)

Series-specific inter-car dampers distinctive to the 5000 series.

5300 Series (Z2 formation)

2-car sets designed as add-on units derived from the 5000 series without inter-car dampers.

Couplers: Body-mounted close-couplers: hook-type couplers for intermediate cars, hookless type for lead cars (two-stage jumper cable parts for front coupler use).

Details:

  • All cars reflect the current appearance with depot markings omitted.
  • Front/side destination signs pre-printed: “Shin-Kaisoku Ōgaki”; interchangeable front signs: “Tokubetsu-Kaisoku Toyohashi” and blank option.
  • Stickers to replicate the distinctive anti-slip texture on the step surfaces at the front end of the 313 series.
  • Updated priority seat stickers featuring the current “Help Mark” symbol.
  • 3-car add-on set comes in an 8-car bookcase-style storage box (can also store the 3-car basic set and the 2-car 5300 series add-on set).

Other:

  • Slotless motor.
  • Head-/taillights, and front destination signs lit (with on/off switch).
  • DCC friendly.






$62.00 US
Country of Origin: Japan