Dear N Scale Customers;

Kato (Japan) is excited to announce the March 2025 Releases

E26 Series "Cassiopeia Cruise" 6-Car Basic Set

● Item Introduction

 

 0-Series Shinkansen Car Set

● Item Introduction

The 0-series Shinkansen saw continued additions and underwent minor modifications from when the Tōkaidō Shinkansen began operations in 1964 until 1986. From 1981 onwards, the new final version - the 2000 series - was introduced, with a total of 309 cars produced. The 2000 series, based on the 1000 series, featured smaller side windows and a wider seat pitch. After the transition to JR, all units were inherited by JR Central and JR West, with the 0-series continuing to operate as the last of its kind, before being retired in 2008.

◆ The KATO best-seller 0 Series is now available as a 4-car set, fun and easy to use for beginners and customers around the world! It is highly recommended for those starting their N-gauge journey.

◆ Product Features

① Recreates the distinctive 'button-nosed' front design of the 0-series Shinkansen, which was active on the Tōkaidō and Sanyō Shinkansen lines.

② This time, we are exclusively releasing a 4-car set that is easy to enjoy for beginners (no add-on set available).

③ Head/taillights are illuminated (featuring warm-white LEDs). The interior lights on both the left and right, as well as the two floor and ceiling lights, are newly replicated with lighting effects.

④ All carriages feature wheels with replicated disc brakes.

⑤ Equipped with Arnold couplers.

⑥ The bonnet cover, the silver rims of the headlights, and the train number are printed. The car numbers and non-smoking signs are not included.

 

209-500 Series Keiyo Line Car Sets

● Item Introduction

◆ Product Features

① Kato (Japan) have reproduced a model of the 34th train belonging to the Keiyo Rolling Stock Center.

② With an enhanced skirt design, the model replicates the form from around 2010 to 2016, before the equipment updates.

③ The windows of the lead car (which were altered to open and close) as well as the platform detection system have been reproduced.

④ The PS33B type single-armed pantograph has been replicated.

⑤ The slotless motor enables smooth and silent running.

⑥ Head/tail-lights and front destination sign are lit (using white LEDs).

⑦ The included stickers feature two different types of priority seat signs, before and after the design change in 2015.

⑧ Includes stickers of the baby stroller signs that were affixed from 2014 onwards, allowing you to recreate the design from both before and after these signs were implemented.

⑨ The company label “Senkyo” (千ケヨ) and safety equipment labels “P/Sn” are recreated in print.

⑩ DCC Friendly

 

Seibu 101 Series (Early Version) New Color Scheme 6-Car Set

● Item Introduction

The Seibu 101 Series was introduced in 1969 alongside the opening of the Seibu Chichibu Line. It was designed to run on the mountainous routes and therefore features a high output power and strong braking performance.

● A total of 278 units were produced. Initially, they were only available in 4-car formations without air conditioning. Later, air conditioning was added to some units, and some formations were expanded to 6-car through trains. It was widely used across most of Seibu's lines (excluding the Seibu Yurakucho Line and Yamaguchi Line), with a maximum formation of 10-cars. And despite being a central part of the Seibu Railway fleet, it eventually retired in 2010 and is now being preserved at the Yokoze Rolling Stock Center Depot.

◆ Marking the 55th anniversary of the Seibu Chichibu Line, Kato (Japan) are proud to present the 101 Series, which played a key role in supporting passenger services during its time. Kato (Japan) have produced a 6-car set, now finished entirely in yellow, following the removal of the warm grey color around the side windows.

◆ Re-create Seibu line scenes by combining it with the <10-1359 Seibu Railways 5000 Series “Red Arrow”> and <10-431 Seibu E3851 Cement Train> scheduled for release at the same time!

◆ Product Features

① 6-Car set replicating the 201 formation including air conditioning from the early version.

② Recreates the design from the late 1990s onwards, after the warm-grey colouring around the side windows was replaced with a full yellow finish.

③ The stainless steel components, including the front handrails, doors, front decorations, and aluminium window frames, have been accurately replicated.

④ The side windows, window frames, and door frames are all depicted in silver, while the H-rubber around the door pocket windows are black.

⑤ All cars are equipped with a centrally-mounted air conditioner, which has been accurately replicated in silver.

⑥ The head/tail-lights and destination sign on the lead car are lit. The headlights are a warm-white colour while the destination sign is a white-colour (off-switch included).

⑦ The front end is equipped with a dummy coupler. KATO tight-lock couplers (without jumper plugs) are included for coupling between lead cars. The intermediate coupling features standard Kato tight-lock couplers.

⑧ The front destination sign is blank. Destination stickers are included.

 

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Anticipated Delivery Date: August 2025

 

 

Hobby Center KATO Original Parts - Seibu Railways E854 Preserved Train

Includes the two iconic headmarks that were displayed during "farewell" events and other exhibitions!

 

 

 

 Anticipated Delivery Date: October 2025

 

 

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Anticipated Delivery Date: June 2025