● Item Introduction

The 165 Series trains powered the iconic overnight rapid service "Moonlight," running between Shinjuku and Niigata. Featuring comfortable reclining seats, they were designed to outshine highway buses on the Kan-Etsu Expressway. Launched in September 1987 as dedicated Moonlight stock, they also served the rapid "Fairway" between Shinjuku and Kuroiso.

◆ Known for their consistent paint scheme with unique green, brown, or red color accents, this model captures the very first set in its striking green livery—now available in detailed HO scale.

◆ Product Features

Features - Details

• Detailed printing (car numbers) and various markings.
• Front display: “快速” (Rapid), with an included oval-shaped “Moonlight” headmark.
• Depot marking: “新カヌ (Kami-Nuttari Operations Division)” and inspection mark: “新津工 62-10”.
• Some front handrails are pre-installed.
• Accessories correspond to ones originally included in (HO) 165-800 Series 3-Car Set.