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Feb 16, 2023 - N Scale

Kato (Japan) - N Scale - February 2023 Releases

 

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Dear N Scale Customers;

Kato (Japan) has announced the February 2023 Releases

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The railways in Shikoku have been employing diesel railcars for their operations since JNR times, and thus fans endearingly refer to Shikoku as the "Kingdom of diesel railcars".


Connected to Honshu via the Uko Ferry, Takamatsu is the starting point for both the Series 58 Kiha and the Kiyuni 28, which are connecting cities throughout all four prefectures of Shikoku. Both of them are now available as models from Kato!

 

Composition of Trains

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Features

① With the exception of the Kiha 28 5200, all cars have illuminated head- and taillights (can be turned off to change formation)

② The power unit is equipped with a fly wheel for stable running

 

 

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● E127-100 Oito-Line


Series E217 made the debut in 1998 for Oito and Shinonoi Lines in Nagano area. It is a general use DC electric train with body made of stainless steel and equipped with 3 doors on each side of the respective cars. For operation in the cold area, the car has an additional pantograph to cut frost on the electric wire. The interior of the car is specialized for sightseeing.


Together with simultaneously released 10-1368 HB-E Series 300 “Resort View Furusato”, please enjoy the world with Oito Line.

● E127-100


The E127 100s was introduced for operations in Nagano in 1998. In response to the harsh weather conditions in winter, the Kuha E126 also comes equipped with so-called "defrosting pantographs" in some consists. After technical updates in 2016, it is still in use today.

 

Composition of Trains

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Features

● E127-100 Oito-Line

*Train Consist

Kumoha E127-109(M) + Kuha E126-109(T)

※Operation with maximum 6 cars (2 Car Consist x 3)

*Printed Destination Sign

● E127-100

① The skirt is recreated realistically

② More stable and quiet running is possible thanks to the slotless motor! In consideration of running coupled trains, no traction tires are used.

③ Head- and taillights are illuminated (can be turned off to change formation)

● *Defrost Pantograph on Kuha E126(T)

● *Illuminated Head/Taillights (with Turn-off Switch)

● *Driving Unit with Flywheels

 

 

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The train cars Series 838 were developed as a replacement for the Series 381 to constitute and make the Express "Shinano" more streamlined and cooler in preparation for the then planned Nagano Olympics. They were released in 1994 as JR Tokai's pendulum-type express train cars. Following the Series 381 "Panorama Shinano," various compositions of 6, 4, or 2 cars of series 383 including the streamlined Nagano-bound front car Kuro 383 and other front cars with gangway door openable for train combination are in operations.

 

Composition of Trains

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Features

① The characteristic round front and the panoramic cab are recreated realistically

② KATO's original "pendulum mechanism" is used, making the car tilt realistically just like the real train when it passes through a curve.

③ More stable and quiet running is possible thanks to the slotless motor!

④ The destination display is already printed. To change the destination to your liking, stickers are included.

 

 

Looking for more Kato Passenger Trains & Sets? Click here!

 

 

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Kato will make in N scale KIHA 58, which is indispensable to talk about JR diesel trains, in a full renewal version by modifying the scale molds in response to the requests from numerous railroad model fans.
The express diesel train KIHA58, widely used throughout Japan since the debut in 1961, contributed to the railroad transport in Japan during the high economic growth period. As electrifying progressed, the train, carrying passengers in rural un-electrified areas, remained in service on un-electrified lines for a long time.

 

Composition of Trains

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Features

● KIHA58/28 converted version to air-conditioned car furnished with flat front windows unequipped with snow plow and equipped with coverless typhon

● KITO28 eaves trough raised on the roof sides

● KIHA65 Wheels represented with part looking like disk brake typhon with slits

● The prototype is of 50s belonging to JNR.

● Cars with grey window sealing rubber

● The through door on the end car equipped with a diaphragm frame so a ay (with turnoff switch). Bulb color LED is used.

● Body-mount tight coupler.diaphragm can be fitted on if you want.

● Except for KIRO28 all the cars have operative head/taillights front destination displ

 

 

Looking for more Kato Diesel Locomotives? Click here!

 

Order Due Date: February 22, 2023

Anticipated Delivery Date: August 2023


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Product Details

Kato (Japan) - N Scale - Cruise Train “Seven Stars in Kyushu” 8-Car Passenger Set - Maroon/Gold with Gold Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-08-01
3811-101519-run2
$435.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - E6 Shinkansen "Komachi" Basic Passenger Set (3 Cars) - White/Red/Gray - Expected Release Date: 2023-08-01
3811-101566-run3
$135.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - E6 Shinkansen "Komachi" Add-On Passenger Set (4 Cars) - White/Red/Gray - Expected Release Date: 2023-08-01
3811-101567-run3
$110.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - Series 383 "Shinano" 6-Car Basic Passenger Set - Gray/Orange/Black - Expected Release Date: 2023-08-01
3811-101781
$230.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - Series 383 "Shinano" 4-Car Add-On Passenger Set - Gray/Orange/Black - Expected Release Date: 2023-08-01
3811-101782
$145.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - Series 383 "Shinano" 2-Car Add-On Passenger Set - Gray/Orange/Black - Expected Release Date: 2023-08-01
3811-101783
$75.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - Series KIHA 58 Express "Tosa" 5-Car Passenger Set - Red/White - Expected Release Date: 2023-08-01
3811-101804
$250.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - E127-100 (Renewal Version) 2-Car Passenger Set - Gray/Blue with White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-08-01
3811-101811
$115.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - E127-100 (Renewal Version/Anti-Frost Pantograph) 2-Car Passenger Set - Gray/Blue with White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-08-01
3811-101812
$120.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - Power Unit 2 for Series 383 "Shinano" (Hobby Center Original) - Expected Release Date: 2023-08-01
3811-28142N
$60.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - Power Unit Bogie (with Wheels) for E6 Shinkansen "Komachi (Hobby Center Original) - Expected Release Date: 2023-08-01
3811-28281
$25.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - TV3 Unitram Straight Track Expansion Set - Gray - Expected Release Date: 2023-08-01
3811-40813
$110.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - KIHA 58 (with Motor) Diesel Car - Tan/Red/Gray - Expected Release Date: 2023-08-01
3811-6113
$70.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - KIHA 58 Diesel Car - Tan/Red/Gray - Expected Release Date: 2023-08-01
3811-6114
$40.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - KIHA 28 Diesel Car - Tan/Red/Gray - Expected Release Date: 2023-08-01
3811-6115
$40.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - KIHA 65 Diesel Car - Tan/Red/Gray - Expected Release Date: 2023-08-01
3811-6117
$40.00
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - KIYUNI 28 Metropolitan Color - Expected Release Date: 2023-08-01
3811-6168
$50.00

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