Description
-The E657 series is the star express train on the Joban Line that was introduced in 2011 as an AC/DC express train for the Joban Line.
In line with the Ibaraki Destination Campaign in 2023, the E657 series has been painted with a design reminiscent of the old E653 series "Fresh Hitachi," attracting attention not only from people along the line but also from many railway fans. The actual train is available in a total of five colors, and the second in KATO's lineup will be the red-painted K12 train.
-This train is ideal for running alongside trains in service at JR East, or as part of a collection of the five colors currently in progress.
Main Features
①The K12 train belonging to the Katsuta Vehicle Center is commercialized.
②The scarlet blossom revival paint scheme is based on the E653 series "Fresh Hitachi" (red), which has a red plum motif.
③The symbol mark (red: plum and Kobuntei), which differs for each train, is reproduced.
④The insulators and high-voltage equipment around the pantograph, which are unique to AC/DC trains, as well as the train radio antenna and WiMAX antenna on the roof are reproduced.
⑤The use of a slotless motor achieves smooth and quiet running.
⑥The intermediate coupling section is equipped with a body-mounted KATO close-coupled coupler and an inter-car damper as standard.
⑦The underfloor equipment, bogie, inter-car damper, and leading car dummy coupler are gray.
⑧The front and side windows are tinted green, just like the actual train.
⑨Destination display stickers are included.
②The scarlet blossom revival paint scheme is based on the E653 series "Fresh Hitachi" (red), which has a red plum motif.
③The symbol mark (red: plum and Kobuntei), which differs for each train, is reproduced.
④The insulators and high-voltage equipment around the pantograph, which are unique to AC/DC trains, as well as the train radio antenna and WiMAX antenna on the roof are reproduced.
⑤The use of a slotless motor achieves smooth and quiet running.
⑥The intermediate coupling section is equipped with a body-mounted KATO close-coupled coupler and an inter-car damper as standard.
⑦The underfloor equipment, bogie, inter-car damper, and leading car dummy coupler are gray.
⑧The front and side windows are tinted green, just like the actual train.
⑨Destination display stickers are included.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.