● Item Introduction

[E7 SERIES]

Series E7 is in service as the major Shinkansen train on Hokuriku Shinkansen Line. Currently it is operated on Joetsu Shinkansen Line as well as Hokuriku Shinkansen Line.

[W7 SEREES]

Series W7 debutted between Kanazawa and Nagano on Hokuriku Shinkansen opened in 2015 shares the basic design with Series E7 operated in the same area but it is different in logos or letterings on the body.

Kato will make the scale models of Series E7 and W7 in the current form. They are planned for extension in operation to Fukui/Tsuruga starting from the time table change in March, 2024 and are now in the spot light.

◆ Product features

• The form of the top taking over the so called "one motion line" of E2 Shinkansen and the calm paint scheme with sky blue and copper colors are recreated.

• The included destination stickers will cover Joetsu Shinkansen stations as well as those of Hokuriku Shinkansen extended to Tsuruga.

• Diaphragm couplers are used to connect middle cars, materealizing realistic and secure connection.

• Slotless motor is used to realize smooth and quiet movement.

• Head and tail lights turn on. The minimum negoatiable radius: R315

[N-GAUGE Starter Set E7 SERIES HOKURIKU SHINKANSEN "KAGAYAKI“]

• The vehicles included in the train set are the same as those in 10-1980 Series E7 Hokuriku Shinkansen "Kagayaki"basic 3-car set.

• "Power Pack Standard SX"easy to use and especially painted in black with high output power of 1.2A and "AC adaptor dedicated for starter sets" are included in the set.