● Item Introduction

In the Greater Tokyo Area, the E233 series 3000 stands out as the backbone of suburban commuter trains, operating extensively across the entire Kanto region. It often operates in formations of up to 15 cars, either coupled with other E233 series trains or alongside E231 series trains. Experience the bustling atmosphere of the Ueno-Tokyo Line, where various trains, including the E231 series, E259 series, and E657 series limited express trains, crisscross each other.

Composition of Trains

◆ Product Features

• The E16+E66 formation belonging to the Kofu Vehicle Center is being produced.

• In this release, Kato is making some changes: their replacing the couplers on cars 10 and 11 with KATO tight-coupling couplers (without hooks), for compatibility with previous models, each set includes one coupler and electrical connector. For smooth operation, slotless motors are utilized in the power unit. Consequently, there will be adjustments to the product numbers, retail prices, and JAN codes of the basic set and additional formation set.

• Both leading cars feature head/tail lights and front display lighting. Car No.10 and Car No.11 are equipped with a switch to turn off lights.

• Dummy couplers are installed on the front coupling section of cars No.1 and No.15, while KATO coupler tight

• Equipped with body-mounted KATO coupler tight connecting type as standard in the intermediate coupling section, ensuring realistic coupling surfaces and smooth operation.

• The Add-on Set A (4 cars) adopts a 10-car bookcase, capable of storing the contents of the Basic Set (4 cars) and Add-on Set B (2 cars). The included cars in the set are equivalent to those in the Basic Set (4 cars).