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Jul 22, 2025 - N Scale
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - July 2025 Releases
Dear N Scale Customers;
Kato (Japan) is excited to announce the July 2025 Releases
787 Series "36 Plus 3" 6-Car Set
● Item Introduction
The 787 Series 36 Plus 3 is JR Kyushu’s 12th D&S (Design & Story) train, created by transforming one of the original 787 train sets. . Launched in October 2020, this premium express circles all seven Kyushu prefectures over five days, offering a unique journey every day. Fully redesigned inside and out, the train features a glossy black exterior with gold accents and a warm, wood-themed interior with traditional touches like shoji-style windows. All cars are upgraded to Green Car (first-class), delivering a refined, comfortable ride. The buffet car also makes a return for the first time in 17 years on a 787 train, offering drinks, light snacks, souvenirs, and exclusive merchandise.
◆ Since its debut in October 2020, the beloved sightseeing train 36 Plus 3 has traveled across Kyushu, meeting all kinds of trains along the way. Complete your Kyushu railway collection with upcoming models like the <10-2047/2048 Series 813- 2200> (July 2025) and <10-1952 Series 885 “Around the Kyushu”> (August 2025).
◆ Product Features
① Each car has a unique interior layout, including private rooms, 3-row seating, buffet car, and multipurpose car.
② Pantograph area with instrumentation transformer removed from the roof.
Couplers: bogie-mounted close-couplers (intermediate cars); dummy couplers (rear cars).
Details:
- Glossy black paint finish replicated across the entire exterior (except underfloor area).
- Detailed emblems and logos such as "36 Plus 3" and "DISCOVER KYUSHU," including electroformed metal emblems.
- Shoji-style window panels (separate parts, half open).
Other:
- Warm white LEDs for table lamps in Cars 1–3 and a product shelf (with refrigerator).
- Tail-/headlights lit (warm white LEDs, yellow fog lights).
- Proven motor unit
- Premium special edition bookcase and sleeve.
A piece of your train trip. 787 Series"36 Plus 3“
- Includes: front car, 186mm straight UNITRACK display track, wheel stopper to prevent rolling.
- Model: Car No.1 (Kumoro 787-363) with working headlights, taillights, and table lamp.
Odakyu Romancecar 3100 NSE 11-Car Sets
● Item Introduction
The iconic Odakyu Romancecar NSE (Series 3100) returns! Introduced in 1963 with its signature raised driver’s cab and front observation lounge, the NSE combined luxury and innovation. Later upgrades added powerful A/C units, a new and automatic roll-type front destination display (changed from pentagonal to rectangular), expanded café space, updated gangway bellows and modernized details throughout. In 1997, one set was transformed into the event train Yume 70, celebrating Odakyu’s 70th anniversary. The train featured a colorful livery and sofa seating throughout the lead car (except for the observation area), making it a fan favorite.
◆The beloved Odakyu Romancecar NSE (Series 3100) now returns with an updated lineup. This release reproduces the refurbished version with the rectangular automatic front display and also includes the eye-catching Yume 70 event train from 1997.
◆ Product Features
① Front car with an updated rectangular, automatic roll-type destination display, underfloor equipment and modernized gangway bellows with urethane-core design.
② Cars 3 and 9 come with expanded café/shop areas with relocated side doors.
Other:
- Coreless motor.
- Head-/taillights, passing signal lights, destination signs lit (white LEDs).
Odakyu Romancecar 3100 NSE 11-Car Set (3221×11 formation)
- Printed car number markings and no-smoking signs included.
- Lightning arrestor between pantograph and duct.
- Wine red seat moquette.
- Front sign: “Hakone” by default; other: “Ashigara,” “Sagami,” “Enoshima,” “Super Hakone”.
Odakyu Romancecar 3100 NSE "Yume 70" 11-Car Set (Special Edition)
- Formation 3161×11, refurbished in 1997 as special event express Yume 70.
- Unique tricolor paint and decorative motifs in each car.
- Rear cars: sofa seating (except in the observation area).
- Front sign: “Yume 70” by default; other: “Yume 70 + Ashigara,” “Yume 70 + Sagami,” “Yume 70 + Enoshima,” “Yume 70 + Super Hakone”.
211-0 Series Nagano Color 6-Car Set
● Item Introduction
The 211 Series was introduced in 1986, during the final years of JNR and into the early JR era. The 0 and 2000 series units were assigned to the Tokaido Main Line, while the 1000 and 3000 series served the Takasaki and Utsunomiya Lines. In 2013, many 211 Series units were transferred to the Nagano area, the 0 and 2000 series sets were shortened to 6 cars, and 1000 and 3000 series to 3 cars. They were upgraded with single-arm pantographs and cold-weather equipment and now run on the Chuo Main Line, Shinonoi Line, Oito Line, and Iida Line, serving as key commuter trains in the region.
◆This renewed release brings the Nagano 211 Series to life! The 6-car set features 0 series cars with semi-cross seats and curtain-style destination signs, while the 3-car set models the 3000 series with long seats and LED signs. Operate them separately or combine two 3-car sets for a realistic 6-car formation.
◆ Product Features
① Formation N604 (0 subseries) and N313 (3000 subseries) from the Nagano Rolling Stock Center.
② 0 subseries features semi-cross seating, 3000 subseries features long bench-style seating.
Details:
- JR logos on front window outside (0 subseries), window inside (3000 subseries).
- PS33E single-arm pantographs and reinforced skirts with snowplows.
- Detailed door-side button panels for each subseries.
- Snowplows pre-installed on the front bogies of lead cars.
Other:
- Coreless motor.
- Head-/taillights, front destination signs lit (white LEDs, 3000 series 3-car set includes a light-off switch).
- DCC Friendly.
211 Series 0 Subseries – Nagano Color (6-Car Set)
- Smooth roof panel ends, round-base train radio antenna, and evenly sized front light frames for head-/taillights.
- Pre-installed front display: “544M / Local”, other: “Rapid,” blank; train number displays: blank
211 Series 3000 Subseries – Nagano Color (3-Car Set)
- Ribbed panel ends, flat-base antenna, front light frames with larger headlights and smaller taillights.
- Pre-installed front LED display: “431M / Local”, optional: “Rapid (LED),” blank; train number displays: blank.
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C62 Steam Locomotives
● Item Introduction
Relive the golden age of steam with the iconic Hokkaido double-header C62s! This set features C62 No. 2, known as “Swallow Angel” for its stainless-edged deflectors and Tsubame emblem, and C62 No. 3—both famous for hauling the express “Niseko” in harsh northern winters. On the Hakodate Main Line, known as the “mountain line,” it often ran in double-heading formation with a helper locomotive at the front, gaining massive popularity. C62 No. 2 is now preserved in running condition at the Kyoto Railway Museum, while No. 3 saw revival service as the “C62 Niseko” until 1995.
◆ The iconic Hokkaido C62 No. 2 and No. 3 locomotives, symbols of the late-Showa SL (steam locomotive) boom, are back! Recreate the famous double-heading express “Niseko” featuring these two legendary engines. ◆ This is a re-release product. Please note that the MSRP and JAN code have been updated from previous versions. All other specifications remain unchanged.
◆ Product Features
① Rugged, cold-weather appearance of C62 locomotives during their time at the Otaru-Chikkō depot on Hokkaido’s Hakodate Main Line.
② Detailed differences between C62 No. 2 and No. 3:
- No. 2 features the gleaming “Tsubame” emblem on the deflectors and white lining along the running boards.
- No. 3 has no white lining, a lower-positioned front number plate, and unique boiler piping.
Couplers: Standard Arnold couplers, replacement knuckle couplers (for double-heading configurations: both Arnold and knuckle couplers).
Details:
- Non-functional shield beam auxiliary headlight, fuel oil tank on the tender, and snowplow.
- Realistic details: space between the boiler and frame, spoked box driving wheels.
Other:
- Coreless motor.
- Illuminated headlights during operation.
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Anticipated Delivery Date: December 2025
Suburaban Station with Orange or Monotone Roof
● Item Introduction
A retro mid-sized station building with a striking triangle roof returns—evoking Japan’s golden rail era. Based on designs from the Taisho to early Showa period.
◆ Ideal for island platforms (23-177~), also works great as a main station for express trains.
◆ Available in two colors: traditional orange and new monotone. Timeless design fits all types of trains and layouts—from casual setups to detailed dioramas.
◆ Product Features
Suburaban Station (Orange roof a.Monotone)
① Ground-level station building with large triangular roof (common for Taisho to early Showa era).
Details:
- One pre-painted, fully assembled building included.
- Two color variations: Western-style orange roof reminiscent of tourist areas, and Japanese-style monotone.
- The station building’s ticket gate side also functions as single island platform (length: 248mm).
- For double-track layouts with opposing platforms, use together with Commuter Overpass (23-234) or Platform B (with stairway to underground passage).
- Station Front Facility Set Kiosk (23-417) can be placed under the platform roof next to the station building.
- Can serve as diorama base—recommended for customization using figures, lighting, and scenic materials.
- Can be extended from station front into town using GeoTown road plates.
- Main structure and roof are made with light-blocking (for Just Plug system users).
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Taxi Set 1A
● Item Introduction
N-scale commercial vehicles and taxis are here to boost your layout realism, from city centers to suburbs. Compatible with UNITRAM and GeoTown roads and tracks for easy, detailed scene-building.
◆ All four commercial vehicles and two taxis come in new, never-before-seen paint variations. Highly recommended for combining with buildings and figures to enrich your layout, or for recreating specific scenes in your diorama.
◆ Product features
Commercial Vehicle Set 1A
- Includes 4 vehicles: 2 minivans and 2 compact cars.
- White/silver base color of commercial vehicles with added accent colors.
- Head-/taillights grille, and wheel covers are individually painted.
Taxi Set 1A
- Includes 4 mid-size sedan-type taxis, each with a different paint scheme.
- Head-/taillights grille, and wheel covers, and license plates are individually painted.
- Includes white roof sign parts (taxi light), to install drill a hole using a 0.8mm bit and insert the part.
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Anticipated Delivery Date: January 2026
Order Due Date: July 22, 2025
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