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Series 20 “Sakura” Nagasaki Consist 8-Car Passenger Set

● Item Introduction

Limited Express Sleeper "Sakura", that was operated with Series 20 cars in 1964, represents JNR in deed as well as the nickname meaning cherry blossoms.Locomotives such as 7008-K DD510 for warm regions and 3060-4 EF65 500s Passenger Car Type Express color planned for simulataneous release are recommendable for the traction.

◆ Product Features

・Limited Express Sleeper "Sakura" composed of Series 20 cars in Nagasaki and Sasebo Consists,  which was in service from 1968 to 1972, is updated to the current model specs.

・Both Nagasaki and Sasebo Consists come out in 8-car book cases respectively.

Series 227-1000 (SD Consist) 2-Car Passenger Set

● Item Introduction

Series 227 1000s SD Consist and SR Consist which are operated for local transport service in Wakayama and Nara areas.Series 227 1000s is 2-Car Consist suburban DC train made by replacing old JNR cars, which existed in Wakayama in a large number, and began the service in 2019 aiming to improve the passenger service level as well as the safety. It is characterized by the color scheme based on the green which symbolizes the depth in culture, history and nature common to the Nara and Wakayama where the train is operated.

◆ Product Features

・Slotless motor is employed, realizing smooth and quiet run

・Head/taillights turn on (with switch to turn off). Headlights are represented with white LED and fog lights, with orange LED.

・DCC friendly

Series 313-8000 Tokaido Mainline 3-Car Passenger Set

● Item Introduction

Series 313 in special specs operated in Shizuoka areas.Series 313 8000s is a group that was manufactured for use as rapid train "Central Liner", requiring extra-pay seat reservation ticket, which used to be operated between Nagoya and Nakatsugawa on the Chuo Mainline. It is characterized by silver car tops and many orange color sections arranged.

◆ Product Features

・Slotless motor is employed, realizing smooth and quiet run. The train set wears no traction tires in consideration of combined train operation.

・A (hookless) Kato tight coupler is used for the top of the top car. Electric coupler (2 tiers) is supplied. Body-mounted tight couplers with hook are used for the middle cars.

・Head/taillights, front indicating lights turn on (with switch to turn off). The lighting unit uses light bulb color LED.

・The front indicator "LOCAL/SHIZUOKA" is printed in Japanese. For exchange, "LOCAL/HAMAMATSU"is supplied as well as blank stickers.

・DCC friendly

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Anticipated Delivery Date: May 2024

Order Due Date: December 22, 2023