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Kato 700 Series "Shinkansen Nozomi (Hope)" Sets.
Item #	Description.
10-276	700 Series "Shinkansen Nozomi" 4 Car Powered Set. 4 Car Set Packed In A Jewel Cases.
10-277	4-Car Add-On Set. 4 Car Set Packed In A 8 Space dual-purpose bookcases.
10-398	8-Car Add-On Set. 8 Car Set Packed In A 8 Space dual-purpose bookcases.
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Prototype Information �
The 700 Series Shinkansen was Designed for Japans Shinkansen dedicated high-speed rail lines were built between 1997 and 2004, entering service in 1999. The design goal was to produce a train almost as fast as the 500 Series Shinkansen but at a substantially lower cost. This goal was met, and 83 trains have been built and are in service. Top speed in service is 285 km/h (177 mph), but given that speeds higher than that are only permitted on a few stretches of line, the journey time is actually only a little longer than for a 500 series. Unlike the sleek 500 series, the 700 series is characterized by its flat 'duck-bill' nose. 16-car units are painted white with blue stripes beneath the windows, and are used for Nozomi, Hikari, and Kodama services on the Tōkaidō and Sanyo lines. Both the 800 series and Taiwan High Speed 700T were directly developed from the 700 series.
Model Features �
The Power Car has a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup. 4-Car Powered Set consists of: 723-2＋717-2(M)＋725-602＋724-2. 4-Car Add-On Sets consists of; 726-502＋725-502＋726-202＋727-502. 8-Car Add-On Sets consists of; 727-2＋725-2＋725-302＋726-2＋727-402＋718-2＋719-2＋726-702. Easy Instillation Of Kato Interior Light Units, We Recommend The LED-DCC Friendly Versions 11-209 Single Pack, 11-210 6 Unit Pack, But You Can Fit 11-204 or 11-206. Operating Directional LED Golden White headlight/taillight. Equipped with KATO Diaphram Coupler PAT. Between Middle Cars. User-install accessories: Destination Sticker, Roof Top Details. *In order to run the "Shinkansen", please use curved tracks/viaduct track with a radius of R315mm and above.
Kato E2¹⁰⁰⁰ Series "Shinkansen Hayate" Sets.
10-278	E2¹⁰⁰⁰ Series "Hayate" Shinkansen 4 Car Powered Set. 4 Car Set Packed In A 4 Space dual-purpose bookcases.
10-279	6 Car Add On Set. 6 Car Add On Set Packed In A 6 Space dual-purpose bookcases.
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Prototype Information �
The E2 Series Shinkansen are new trains built between 1995 and 2005 for Japans Jōetsu, Tōhoku and Nagano Shinkansen high-speed dedicated rail lines. They are formed in 8 or 10 car sets, The sets can be coupled to E3 Series Shinkansen Komachi sets using couplers hidden behind sliding nose doors. Their maximum speed is 275 km/h (170 mph), and 260 km/h (163 mph) on the Nagano Shinkansen. An E2-1000 Series train (J56) broke the Japanese rail speed record for a production train (i.e. not a dedicated test train) in April 2003 when it reached a speed of 362 km/h during a series of late night high speed test runs between Urasa and Niigata on the Jōetsu Shinkansen. Each window was expanded over two rows of seats inside, the red line was changed into pink and a symbol marks of swallow and apple were painted on the body. Currently it runs at the highest speed of 275 km/h between Tokyo and Hachinohe in the northern part of Japan. Exports; China ordered a number of 250 km/h (153 mph) trains based on the E2-1000 Series design, renamed it as CRH2, becoming the second Shinkansen train exported apart from the 700T series for Taiwan. These CRH2 trains consist of total 60 sets, the first 3 sets (2001-2003) were built in Japan, the next 6 sets were delivered in complete knock down (CKD) form and assembled by CSR Sifang Locomotive and Rolling Stock, the rest (51 sets) were built by Sifang through technology transfer from Japan. The first train arrived at Qingdao port on March 8, 2006.
Model Features �
The Power Car has a powerful five pole motor with Flywheel Drive, all wheel electrical pickup & Easy "Plug N Play" Kato DCC (Simply Slide Off The Floor, Remove A Truck & Slide In The Decoder, So Easy!!). The "Kato" model is equipped with a coupler which can connect another Shinkansen trains just like it is practiced in on the real trains (Ones Fitted With A Similar Coupling!). 4-Car Powered Set consists of: E223-1018, E226-1218, E225-1418 (Motorized Car), E224-1118. 6-Car Add-On Sets consists of; E226-1118, E225-1018, E226-1318, E225-1118, E226-1418, E225-1018 Easy Instillation Of Kato Interior Light Units, We Recommend The LED-DCC Friendly Versions 11-209 Single Pack, 11-210 6 Unit Pack, But You Can Fit 11-204 or 11-206. Operating Directional LED Golden White headlight/taillight. Equipped with KATO Diaphram Coupler PAT. Between Middle Cars. User-install accessories: Destination Sticker, Roof Top Details. *In order to run the "Shinkansen", please use curved tracks/viaduct track with a radius of R315mm and above.
Kato E4 Max "Shinkansen" Sets.
10-292	E4 Max Powered 4 Car Set. 4 Car Set Packed In A Jewel Cases.
10-293	4 Car Add On Set. 4 Car add On Set Packed In A 8 Space dual-purpose bookcases.
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Prototype Information �
The E4-Max Series Shinkansen were the second series of completely bi-level Shinkansen high-speed train sets to be built in Japan (the other being the E1-Max Series; the 100 Series also featured two bi-level cars per train set in Most configurations). They operate on the Tōhoku, Jōetsu Shinkansen and Hokuriku Shinkansen. E4 trains feature double-decker cars to accommodate additional commuter traffic around Tokyo and other urban areas. They are often coupled to 400 Series trains on the Tōhoku Shinkansen at Fukushima. Two eight-car sets can be coupled together for extra capacity: the sixteen-car E4 train set is the highest-capacity high speed rail train in the world, carrying a total of 1,634 passengers. 26 units were built between 1997 and 2003. As with the earlier E1-Max series trains, The maximum speed is 240 km/h.
Model Features �
The Power Car has a powerful five pole motor with Flywheel Drive, all wheel electrical pickup & Easy "Plug N Play" Kato DCC (Simply Remove The Chassis, & Slide In The Decoder, So Easy!!). The "Kato" model is equipped with a coupler which can connect another Shinkansen trains just like it is practiced in on the real trains (Ones Fitted With A Similar Coupling!). 4-Car Powered Set consists of: E453-123、E459-223(M)＋E455-23、E444-23. 4-Car Add-On Sets consists of; E455-123＋E456-123＋E458-23、E446-23. Easy Instillation Of Kato Interior Light Units, We Recommend The LED-DCC Friendly Versions 11-209 Single Pack, 11-210 6 Unit Pack, But You Can Fit 11-204 or 11-206. Operating Directional LED Golden White headlight/taillight. Equipped with KATO Diaphram Coupler PAT. Between Middle Cars. User-install accessories: Destination Sticker, Roof Top Details. *In order to run the "Shinkansen", please use curved tracks/viaduct track with a radius of R315mm and above.
Kato 0 Series "Shinkansen" Sets.
10-453	0 Series "Shinkansen" New Lower Price!! 8 Car Set Packed In A 8 Space dual-purpose bookcases.
10-454	8 Car Add on Set. 8 Car add On Set Packed In A 8 Space dual-purpose bookcases.
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Prototype Information �
The 0 Series Shinkansen were the first train sets built to run on Japans new high speed rail network, and are therefore still the image of the Shinkansen in the minds of most non-Japanese because of all the publicity they received when the first Shinkansen line began operation in 1964. The 0 series (Which were not originally so classed; there was no need to distinguish classes of train set until later) entered service with the start of Tōkaidō Shinkansen operations in 1964. These units were white with a blue stripe along the windows and another at the bottom of the car body, including the front pilot. Unlike previous Japanese trains, the Tōkaidō Shinkansen were standard gauge (1,435 mm, 4'8�"). The trains are all powered by 25 kV AC electricity at 60 Hz. On the 0 series, all axles of all cars are powered by 185 kW traction motors; this is sufficient for a 220 km/h (136 mph) top speed. The original trains were 12-car sets; some subsequent sets were 16 cars. Later, shorter trains of 6 cars and even 4 cars were assembled for lesser duties. Production of 0 series units continued from 1963 until 1986. Common myths suggest that the 0 series Are modelled after the Douglas DC-8 jetliner or an actual bullet (hence the western term "Bullet train"). Neither myth is true. It is actually designed after a World War II bomber, the Yokosuka P1Y, as Tadanao Miki designed both vehicles. Existence as a Shinkansen train is tough; though most rail equipment has a service life of thirty or more years, Shinkansen sets are retired after fifteen, and they are generally removed from service after that point. All 0 series cars are now past fifteen years of service; therefore, few are left. The only 0 series sets now in use are 6 car sets used on JR West Kodama services between Shin-Osaka and Hakata, and on the Hakata Minami Line, which is technically not a Shinkansen line. Outside of Japan, the leading vehicle from a 0 series set can be Seen at the National Railway Museum in York. It was donated to the museum by the JR West company in 2001.
Model Features �
The Power Car has a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup. 8-Car Powered Set consists of: 21-2000, 26-2000, 25-2000, 26-2000, 37-2500, 16-2000, 25-2000, 22-2000. 8-Car Add-On Sets consists of; 25-2000, 26-2000, 27-1000, 36-1000, 26-2000, 15-1000, 25-2000, 26-2000. Easy Instillation Of Kato Interior Light Units, We Recommend The LED-DCC Friendly Versions 11-209 Single Pack, 11-210 6 Unit Pack, But You Can Fit 11-204 or 11-206. Operating Directional LED Golden White headlight/taillight. User-install accessories: Destination Sticker, Roof Top Details. *In order to run the "Shinkansen", please use curved tracks/viaduct track with a radius of R315mm and above.
Kato 800 Series "Tsubame" (Swallow) Kyushu-Shinkansen Set.
10-491	800 Series "Tsubame" (Swallow) Kyushu-Shinkansen 6-Car Set. 6 Car Set Packed In A 6 Space dual-purpose bookcases.
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Prototype Information �
The 800 Series Shinkansen train was developed by Hitachi for use on the Kyushu Shinkansen high-speed rail line. The trains were introduced on the Tsubame services in March 2004. The 800 series is slightly slower than its predecessors, the 500 Series Shinkansen and 700 Series Shinkansen: it will only reach a maximum speed of 260 km/h (160 mph) in service, although its design speed is up to 285 km/h (180 mph). It abandons the 700 "duckbill" nose in favour of a sharper nose more reminiscent of the 300 series. Seating is four abreast (2 by 2), with wheelchair-accessible seating and lavatory facilities in two of the six cars. Introduced in Kyushu, the most southern major island of Japan, The white streamlined body with dull red accents is a perfect blend of speed and power. Currently operating in the southern region of Kyushu with 70% of its route under tunnels, this new kid on the rails is able to achieve speeds in excess of 260 km/h despite inclines up to 35%!
Model Features �
The Power Car has a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup. N scale model of configuration U002 of Series 800 Shinkansen Bullet Train belonging to JR Kyushu. Easy Instillation Of Kato Interior Light Units, We Recommend The LED-DCC Friendly Versions 11-209 Single Pack, 11-210 6 Unit Pack, But You Can Fit 11-204 or 11-206. Operating Directional LED Golden White headlight/taillight. Equipped with KATO Diaphram Coupler PAT. Between Middle Cars. User-install accessories: Destination Sticker, Roof Top Details. *In order to run the "Shinkansen", please use curved tracks/viaduct track with a radius of R315mm and above.
Kato 500 Series "Shinkansen Nozomi (Hope)" Sets.
10-510	500 Series "Shinkansen Nozomi" 4 Car Powered Set. 4 Car Set Packed In A Jewel Cases.
10-511	4-Car Add-On Set. 4 Car Set Packed In A 8 Space dual-purpose bookcases.
10-512	8-Car Add-On Set. 8 Car Set Packed In A 8 Space dual-purpose bookcases.
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Prototype Information �
The 500 Series Shinkansen are the fastest, most powerful and most expensive train sets yet to run on Japans Shinkansen high-speed rail network. They are designed to be capable of 320 km/h (200 mph) although they currently operate at a maximum of 300 km/h (186 mph) in service. The running gear utilises computer-controlled active suspension for a smoother, safer ride. All sixteen cars in each train are powered, giving a maximum of 18.24 MW of power (25,000 hp). Each train costs an estimated �5 billion. Because of that price tag, only nine were built. Visually they are quite striking, with a long, pointed needle nose more like that of a supersonic plane than a conventional high speed train. In 1990, Hitachi commissioned Neumeister Design of Germany to create an exterior and interior design for a new Shinkansen. It became the basis for the development of the 500 Series. The first set was delivered for testing in 1995, entering passenger service in March 1997. The entire fleet of nine sets was delivered by 1998. They are normally used only on the premium Nozomi services, but are also used on Hikari Rail Star services during the busy holiday periods. When the full fleet of new N700 Series Shinkansen trains is in operation by 2009, it is expected that the 500 Series trains will be reassigned to other as yet undecided duties and restricted to the Sanyo Shinkansen. There is a possibility that they may be reformed and shortened.
Model Features �
The Power Car has a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup. 4-Car Powered Set consists of: 521-3, A516-3(M), A525-6, A522-3. 4-Car Add-On Sets consists of; 528-3, A526-8, A528-703, A526-9. 8-Car Add-On Sets consists of; 526-7, 527-5, A525-5, A527-403, 518-3, 515-3, A527-703, A527-6. Easy Instillation Of Kato Interior Light Units, We Recommend The LED-DCC Friendly Versions 11-209 Single Pack, 11-210 6 Unit Pack, But You Can Fit 11-204 or 11-206. Operating Directional LED Golden White headlight/taillight. Equipped with KATO Diaphram Coupler PAT. Between Middle Cars. User-install accessories: Destination Sticker, Roof Top Details. *In order to run the "Shinkansen", please use curved tracks/viaduct track with a radius of R315mm and above.
Kato N700 Series "Shinkansen Nozomi (Hope)" Sets.
10-547	N700 Series "Shinkansen Nozomi" 4 Car Powered Set. 4 Car Set Packed In A Jewel Cases.
10-548	4-Car Add-On Set. 4 Car Set Packed In A 8 Space dual-purpose bookcases.
10-549	8-Car Add-On Set. 8 Car Set Packed In A 8 Space dual-purpose bookcases.
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Prototype Information �
The N700 Series Shinkansen is a high-speed train with tilting capability developed jointly by JR Central and JR West for use on the Tōkaidō and Sanyō Shinkansen lines. The prototype 16-car train was delivered in spring 2005 for extensive testing, and trains entered into service on July 1, 2007, with eight daily Nozomi service runs. The N700 the front of the N700 has been redesigned using airplane technology to produce a more dynamic and highly aerodynamic nose. Full-production N700 trains have a maximum speed of 300 km/h, and tilting of up to one degree will allow the trains to maintain 270 km/h even on 2,500 m radius curves that currently have a maximum speed of 255 km/h. According to the 2007 JR schedule, this will reduce the travel time between Tokyo and Osaka to 2:25, shaving five minutes off the current time taken. There are currently a total of four daily round-trip runs using the N700 (three between Tokyo and Hakata Station in Fukuoka, and one between Tokyo and Shin-Ōsaka Station). Two more round-trip runs will be added in September 2007
Model Features �
The Power Car has a powerful five pole motor with Flywheel Drive, all wheel electrical pickup & Easy "Plug N Play" Kato DCC (Simply Slide Off The Floor, Remove A Truck & Slide In The Decoder, So Easy!!). 4-Car Powered Set consists of: 783-1 +777-1 (M) +785-601 +784-1 4-Car Add-On Sets consists of; 786-501 +785-501 +786-201 +787-501 8-Car Add-On Sets consists of; 787-1 +785-1 +785-301 +786-1 +787-401 +775-1 +776-1 +786-701 Operating Directional LED Golden White headlight/taillight. Equipped with KATO Diaphram Coupler PAT. Between Middle Cars. User-install accessories: Destination Sticker, Roof Top Details. Easy Instillation Of Kato Interior Light Units, We Recommend The LED-DCC Friendly Versions 11-209 Single Pack, 11-210 6 Unit Pack, But You Can Fit 11-204 or 11-206. *In order to run the "Shinkansen", please use curved tracks/viaduct track with a radius of R315mm and above.

Storage Boxes.

Kato Standard Book Style Storage Cases.

Pics
No.
Description Price �

10-210
7 Car Storage Box For EMUs, DMUs & Coaches Etc.
12.99

10-211
1 Loco (In A Kato Size Box) & 6 Coach Storage Box.
12.99

10-212
Storage Box With Foam, Suitable for 4 Car Sets.
9.99

10-213
Storage Box Without Foam, Suitable for Standard Boxes.
11.50

10-214
Storage Box With Foam, Suitable for 8 Car 21 Meter Locos/Units.
13.99

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4 Car Set Packed In A Jewel Cases.

4 Car Set Packed In A 8 Space dual-purpose bookcases.

8 Car Set Packed In A 8 Space dual-purpose bookcases.

The Power Car has a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup.

4-Car Powered Set consists of:

723-2＋717-2(M)＋725-602＋724-2.

4-Car Add-On Sets consists of;

726-502＋725-502＋726-202＋727-502.

8-Car Add-On Sets consists of;

727-2＋725-2＋725-302＋726-2＋727-402＋718-2＋719-2＋726-702.

Easy Instillation Of Kato Interior Light Units, We Recommend The LED-DCC Friendly Versions 11-209 Single Pack, 11-210 6 Unit Pack, But You Can Fit 11-204 or 11-206.

Operating Directional LED Golden White headlight/taillight.

Equipped with KATO Diaphram Coupler PAT. Between Middle Cars.

User-install accessories: Destination Sticker, Roof Top Details.

*In order to run the "Shinkansen", please use curved tracks/viaduct track with a radius of R315mm and above.

4 Car Set Packed In A 4 Space dual-purpose bookcases.

6 Car Add On Set Packed In A 6 Space dual-purpose bookcases.

The Power Car has a powerful five pole motor with Flywheel Drive, all wheel electrical pickup & Easy "Plug N Play" Kato DCC (Simply Slide Off The Floor, Remove A Truck & Slide In The Decoder, So Easy!!).

The "Kato" model is equipped with a coupler which can connect another Shinkansen trains just like it is practiced in on the real trains (Ones Fitted With A Similar Coupling!).

4-Car Powered Set consists of:

E223-1018, E226-1218, E225-1418 (Motorized Car), E224-1118.

6-Car Add-On Sets consists of;

E226-1118, E225-1018, E226-1318, E225-1118, E226-1418, E225-1018

Easy Instillation Of Kato Interior Light Units, We Recommend The LED-DCC Friendly Versions 11-209 Single Pack, 11-210 6 Unit Pack, But You Can Fit 11-204 or 11-206.

Operating Directional LED Golden White headlight/taillight.

Equipped with KATO Diaphram Coupler PAT. Between Middle Cars.

User-install accessories: Destination Sticker, Roof Top Details.

*In order to run the "Shinkansen", please use curved tracks/viaduct track with a radius of R315mm and above.

4 Car Set Packed In A Jewel Cases.

4 Car add On Set Packed In A 8 Space dual-purpose bookcases.

The Power Car has a powerful five pole motor with Flywheel Drive, all wheel electrical pickup & Easy "Plug N Play" Kato DCC (Simply Remove The Chassis, & Slide In The Decoder, So Easy!!).

The "Kato" model is equipped with a coupler which can connect another Shinkansen trains just like it is practiced in on the real trains (Ones Fitted With A Similar Coupling!).

4-Car Powered Set consists of:

E453-123、E459-223(M)＋E455-23、E444-23.

4-Car Add-On Sets consists of;

E455-123＋E456-123＋E458-23、E446-23.

Easy Instillation Of Kato Interior Light Units, We Recommend The LED-DCC Friendly Versions 11-209 Single Pack, 11-210 6 Unit Pack, But You Can Fit 11-204 or 11-206.

Operating Directional LED Golden White headlight/taillight.

Equipped with KATO Diaphram Coupler PAT. Between Middle Cars.

User-install accessories: Destination Sticker, Roof Top Details.

*In order to run the "Shinkansen", please use curved tracks/viaduct track with a radius of R315mm and above.

8 Car Set Packed In A 8 Space dual-purpose bookcases.

8 Car add On Set Packed In A 8 Space dual-purpose bookcases.

The Power Car has a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup.

8-Car Powered Set consists of:

21-2000, 26-2000, 25-2000, 26-2000, 37-2500, 16-2000, 25-2000, 22-2000.

8-Car Add-On Sets consists of;

25-2000, 26-2000, 27-1000, 36-1000, 26-2000, 15-1000, 25-2000, 26-2000.

Easy Instillation Of Kato Interior Light Units, We Recommend The LED-DCC Friendly Versions 11-209 Single Pack, 11-210 6 Unit Pack, But You Can Fit 11-204 or 11-206.

Operating Directional LED Golden White headlight/taillight.

User-install accessories: Destination Sticker, Roof Top Details.

*In order to run the "Shinkansen", please use curved tracks/viaduct track with a radius of R315mm and above.

6 Car Set Packed In A 6 Space dual-purpose bookcases.

The Power Car has a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup.

N scale model of configuration U002 of Series 800 Shinkansen Bullet Train belonging to JR Kyushu.

Easy Instillation Of Kato Interior Light Units, We Recommend The LED-DCC Friendly Versions 11-209 Single Pack, 11-210 6 Unit Pack, But You Can Fit 11-204 or 11-206.

Operating Directional LED Golden White headlight/taillight.

Equipped with KATO Diaphram Coupler PAT. Between Middle Cars.

User-install accessories: Destination Sticker, Roof Top Details.

*In order to run the "Shinkansen", please use curved tracks/viaduct track with a radius of R315mm and above.

4 Car Set Packed In A Jewel Cases.

4 Car Set Packed In A 8 Space dual-purpose bookcases.

8 Car Set Packed In A 8 Space dual-purpose bookcases.

The Power Car has a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup.

4-Car Powered Set consists of:

521-3, A516-3(M), A525-6, A522-3.

4-Car Add-On Sets consists of;

528-3, A526-8, A528-703, A526-9.

8-Car Add-On Sets consists of;

526-7, 527-5, A525-5, A527-403, 518-3, 515-3, A527-703, A527-6.

Easy Instillation Of Kato Interior Light Units, We Recommend The LED-DCC Friendly Versions 11-209 Single Pack, 11-210 6 Unit Pack, But You Can Fit 11-204 or 11-206.

Operating Directional LED Golden White headlight/taillight.

Equipped with KATO Diaphram Coupler PAT. Between Middle Cars.

User-install accessories: Destination Sticker, Roof Top Details.

*In order to run the "Shinkansen", please use curved tracks/viaduct track with a radius of R315mm and above.

4 Car Set Packed In A Jewel Cases.

4 Car Set Packed In A 8 Space dual-purpose bookcases.

8 Car Set Packed In A 8 Space dual-purpose bookcases.

The Power Car has a powerful five pole motor with Flywheel Drive, all wheel electrical pickup & Easy "Plug N Play" Kato DCC (Simply Slide Off The Floor, Remove A Truck & Slide In The Decoder, So Easy!!).

4-Car Powered Set consists of: