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.

Composition of Trains

◆ 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.