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Kato (Japan) - N Scale - Nankai Electric Railway 6000 Series (Unpainted) 6-Car Set (Special Edition) - Silver/White - Ideal for Stainless Steel EMU Collectors, Retro-Modern Consists (SKU 3811-102100)

Available On: April 1, 2026

 

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N Scale



● Item Introduction

First introduced in 1962, the Nankai 6000 series is a rugged stainless steel commuter train that continues to serve the Koya Line after more than 60 years. Designed in collaboration with the Budd Company and built by Tokyu Car (now J-TREC), these trains feature unpainted corrugated bodies and a uniquely vintage look.

Refurbished in the 1980s with AC systems and updated bogies, the 6000 series gained a distinctive heavy-roofed profile. A livery update in the ’90s added signature blue and orange stripes and “NANKAI” logo badges.

◆ Though retirements began in 2019, 20 cars are still going strong — operating everything from local to rapid express services alongside new-generation trains.


Composition of Trains

 

◆ Product Features

Features - Specifications

Couplers: Hookless body-mounted close-couplers (one-stage electric connectors, body mounts incl.)

Other:

  • Functional LED lights (head/tail), classification,destination displays (switchable lighting modes).
  • Slotless motor.

Features – Details

8-Car Set

  • Modeled on 6th & 7th batches, authentic "NANKAI" logos, blue number plates.
  • Front destination signs: "Local Express Namba“, "Express Hashimoto“, "Local Kawachinagano“, blank.

6-Car Set【Special Edition】

  • From 1992, featuring vintage emblems, green plates, name plates on lower body.
  • Corrugated stainless steel body, roof-mounted AC units, close-coupler conversion, and accurate bogie types post-refurbishment.
  • Front destination signs: "Local Express Namba“, "Express Hashimoto“, "Semi-Express Senboku Komyoike“, blank.

 

 

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$308.00 US
Country of Origin: Japan