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Sep 12, 2023 - N Scale
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - September 2023 Releases
Dear N Scale Customers;
Kato (Japan) has announced the September 2023 Releases
The N700 Series 2000 was modified and renumbered to reflect some of the functions of the later N700A Shinkansen, and is still in service today. The logo on the side of the train has been changed to a smaller "A" next to the "N700" and is known as the "Small A" by fans. It is operated as "Nozomi," "Hikari," and "Kodama" on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines.
Composition of Trains
Features
- The logo mark on the side of the car body with the letter "A" added, the car number changed to the 2000 series, and the train number with the symbol changed to "X" are reproduced.
- The car numbering display on the roof and the red warning color at the end of the car are reproduced.
- The livery with a blue line on the white car body is beautifully recreated.
- Equipped with a "tilting system" that tilts the car body like a real car when passing through a curve.
- Smooth and quiet operations are made possible with the slotless motor.
- Head- and taillights are illuminated. The light can be seen from the side of the car, true to the prototype.
Anticipated Delivery Date: February 2024
As JNR's last passenger cars for limited expressed built between 1969 and 1978, the Series 12 was operated throughout all of Japan with the excedption of Hokkaido. The JR West Aboshi General Rolling Stock Depot Miyahara Branch Series 12 can not not only be seen as the "SL Kita-Biwako" alongside the C56, but also as a temporary event train in Kyushu as well as in other areas in the JR West service area.
Composition of Trains
Features
- The taillights on the side of the guard room are illuminated for Suhafu 12 (can be switched off).
- Includes two types of tail marks ("SL Kita-Biwako" and "Arigato C56 Yamaguchi") and reflector (attached with double-sided tape).
- In addition to the passenger cars, a locomotive can be stored in the bookcase.
- Includes destination display stickers.
Anticipated Delivery Date: March 2024
Re-Run
We will make a scale model of a trolley-shaped open panoramic passenger car that is characterized by bright yellow color, mainly connected to “Bernina Express”. This is temporary car that passengers can enjoy without additional charge or reservation
Composition of Trains
Features
*As the prototype manufactured in 1990, we selected B2097 from the group of B2096-B2102.
*The coupler is a short coupler for the Glacier Express. Arnold coupler is included for replacement.
Anticipated Delivery Date: February 2024
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Reddish brown truss bridges are in various parts of Japan. It is a familiar item seen in various landscapes and with trains. Not only is it laid on a diorama but also it can be used as a display stand for a train. The color matches separately sold deck girder bridge and curve bridges red. Combining it with them will realize more magnificent scenery of bridges. The bridge will make it more realistic to operate a train.
Composition of Trains
Features
① A reddish brown truss bridge joins the lineup in the familiar quiet color harmonizing with landscapes widely across Japan.
② The ties are realistically reproduced so that it can be seen through between them.
③ It is designed to fit 248 mm, the standard length of straight track.
④ it is possible to realize a realistic landscape with bridges by combining it with various similar color deck girder bridges/curve bridges red.
Anticipated Delivery Date: December 2024
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Order Due Date: September 23, 2023
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