Description

The Seibu Railway 5000 Series was introduced in 1969 for reserved-seat limited express services on the newly opened Seibu Chichibu Line. Known as the Red Arrow, the type worked services including Chichibu, Okuchichibu and Musashi, and received the Blue Ribbon Award in 1970.

This KATO set models the 5000 Series as a 6-car formation from around 1978, after the addition of two intermediate cars and with illuminated train-name boards fitted.

Features

• 6-car N gauge Seibu Railway 5000 Series Red Arrow set.
• Represents the 6-car formation around 1978.
• Distinctive front-end shape, stainless decorative bands and Seibu emblem reproduced.
• Headlights, taillights and passing lights fitted.
• Illuminated Chichibu name board fitted as standard.
• Replacement name boards for Okuchichibu and Musashi are included.
• Earlier signboard-style Chichibu, Okuchichibu and Musashi displays are also included.
• Compatible with KATO 11-211 and 11-212 LED interior lighting kits.