Description

The 455 Series was an AC/DC express EMU introduced in 1965 for 50 Hz electrified routes, developed from the earlier 451 Series for use on steeper line sections. The type became associated with express services linking Ueno with the Tohoku region.

This KATO set represents the 455 Series express 'Bandai' as a six-car formation in the JNR-era express colour scheme of red No. 13 with cream No. 4 banding.

Features

• Six-car 455 Series express 'Bandai' set.
• Full renewal model representing the appearance of the trains around 1975.
• Recreates Tohoku-area details including inspection antennas and rotary typhons.
• Body detail includes passenger doors with steps and roof wiring typical of AC/DC express EMUs.
• White insulators on roof equipment.
• Moha 454 reproduces the air-conditioned car louvre arrangement under the pantograph.
• Slotless motor fitted for smoother and quieter running.
• The powered car in this set is supplied without traction tyres for coupled operation.
• Snap-on bogies.
• Hookless body-mounted close couplers on leading and intermediate cars.
• Headlights, taillights and front display fitted on the relevant leading cars, with off switch.

Product details

• Scale: N gauge
• Formation: 6 cars
• Train: 455 Series express 'Bandai'
• Era represented: around 1975
• Motor: Slotless motor fitted
• Lighting: Headlights, taillights and front display fitted where appropriate