The Taiwan Railways E500 Type, Taiwan’s first Japanese-built electric locomotive, now powers the iconic “PP Tze-Chiang Limited Express” in modern push-pull formation! Developed using advanced manufacturing technologies from Toshiba’s Fuchu facility, the E500 features a modular, straight-lined body design and is distinguished by its numerous front jumper sockets for compatibility with various passenger and freight cars.

◆ Featuring dual locomotives at both ends and a 12-car express configuration, this set captures contemporary Taiwan mainline operations in N scale. Perfect for recreating today’s Taiwan Railways scene alongside the popular EMU3000 series.

Composition of Trains

◆ Product Features

Details

E500 Type

• Modern E500 in accurate recent specification/details in colouring.
• Detailed front jumper sockets, refined body lines.
• Dual configuration for realistic push-pull operation (one loco with (E503) a. without (E504) traction tires).

PP Coaches

• Signature silver body with orange band and red stripes, destination stickers included.
• Four car variations (35PPT1000, 35PPH1300, 35PPC1400, 40PPP2500).
• 35PPC1463/40PPP2510: locomotive-side connection without gangway bellows.

Specifications

Couplers: standard knuckle couplers (E500), body-mounted close couplers (PP Coaches), replacement Arnold couplers.

Other:

• Head-/taillights lit, warm-white LEDs (E500).
• Slotlessmotor (E500).

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