Description

Shinano Railway SR1 series is the first new model vehicle of the same railway that runs between Karuizawa and Myoko Kogen operated by Shinano Railway (between Shinonoi and Nagano on the way is under the jurisdiction of JR East). It was introduced based on the E129 series, which has a proven track record against snowfall in the Niigata area. The railway, which was established along with the construction of the Nagano Hokuriku Shinkansen, had been operating the 115 series transferred from JR since its opening in 1997, but in 2020 it will be replaced. As a new SR1 series was introduced. -Initially, 3 trains for liner were introduced, and in the following year, general vehicles also appeared, and 3 trains of 300 series without defrosting pantograph were introduced.
We will commercialize the 300 series general organization wearing the red color of apples that symbolize Shinano Railway based on the E129 series, which is similar to the actual train. Please enjoy the compact 2-car train and the 4-car train that combines the 2 trains seen in the actual car.

-Shinano Railway SR1 series 100 series <Karuizawa Resort> type (Hobby Center Kato product)
・SR1 series 100 series is Shinano Railway's first new car to replace 115 series and aim to recharge liner trains We started commercial operation in July 2020.
・There are 6 cars in 3 formations of S101-S103. On the side, a green and light blue line inspired by the mountains of Shinshu and the clear stream of the Chikuma River, and a champagne gold four-line design that follows the design of the 115 series was adopted.
・ In addition to all sections of Shinano Railway, it is operated on the Shinetsu Main Line (between Shinonoi and Nagano), which is a direct operation destination, and in rapid train operation, 3 trains (6 cars) connected [Shinano Sunrise] and 2 It is active in the formation (4 cars) "Shinano Sunset".